Team News: Seven Liverpool stars set to miss Crystal Palace clash

Team News: Seven Liverpool stars set to miss Crystal Palace clash Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Team News: Goalkeeper Decisions and Injury Updates Liverpool head into their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace facing a familiar but delicate situation between the posts. With injuries shaping selection choices, Arne Slot’s side must once again adapt, while Palace arrive with a relatively stable squad and a timely boost in midfield. Goalkeeper dilemma for Liverpool The biggest talking point in Liverpool team news surrounds the goalkeeping position.

Alisson Becker remains close to a return after missing six matches, but a final decision will be made late. Giorgi Mamardashvili, who has stepped in recently, is now ruled out after being stretchered off in the Merseyside derby win over Everton. That leaves Freddie Woodman as the likely starter if Alisson is not ready.

Slot offered clarity in his pre match update: “Giorgi will definitely not be available for tomorrow and also not for the upcoming weeks. Ali is close to a return to play, so let’s see if tomorrow comes too early, yes or no. “And that leaves, of course, Freddie Woodman as an option, who is definitely fit.

“We signed an experienced third goalkeeper for a reason. As well as being a good ’keeper, he’s a very good man and well-liked in the dressing room, which is important in that role. He’s ready for it.