Liverpool has officially confirmed its squad for the Europa League, providing manager Jurgen Klopp with the chance to make full use of his team’s depth in the competition this season.
Liverpool is gearing up for a packed schedule of matches, starting with a Premier League clash against Wolves. Following that, they will commence their Europa League campaign against Austrian side LASK. The club has confirmed its squad for the Europa League, which includes new signings Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endō, and Ryan Gravenberch.
Notably, Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajčetić, and Jarell Quansah are not included in the Europa League squad listed on UEFA’s website. However, they are expected to be part of the club’s ‘List B,’ which includes U21 players who have spent at least two years at the club.
As a result, both Gravenberch and Ben Doak are only eligible for the 23-man squad, and this means veteran goalkeeper Adrián has been left out to accommodate them.
The Europa League presents an ideal opportunity for Klopp to rotate his squad and provide opportunities for younger players and those on the verge of the first team. Five players who should be considered for the starting lineup against LASK include Caoimhín Kelleher, Gravenberch, Elliott, Bajčetić, and Doak.
Kelleher, a capable backup for Alisson, can benefit from more minutes in goal. In defense, it’s an opportunity for Van Dijk to make his return from suspension, alongside Gomez, Quansah, and Tsimikas.
In midfield, Gravenberch and Elliott should get opportunities for development, and Bajčetić, who recently returned from injury, could stake his claim. In the forward line, 17-year-old Doak deserves a chance, and Jota and Gakpo can also make their presence felt.
The potential Liverpool lineup to face LASK could be: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Bajčetić, Elliott; Doak, Gakpo, Jota.
Confirmed Europa League squad: Alisson, Kelleher, Jaroš; Gomez, Van Dijk, Konaté, Tsimikas, Robertson, Matip, Alexander-Arnold; Endō, Thiago, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Gravenberch, Clark; Díaz, Núñez, Salah, Gakpo, Jota, Doak.