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**Liverpool FC Poised for Burnley Clash: All Eyes on Isak and Slot’s Selection Dilemmas**
Liverpool, UK – Liverpool FC returns to Premier League action today against Burnley at Turf Moor, with fans eager to see the potential debut of their record-breaking £125 million signing, Swedish striker Alexander Isak.
The Reds concluded the pre-season with a statement 1-0 victory over Arsenal. However, the international break has given Arne Slot, the new Liverpool head coach, selection headaches beyond just whether to immediately unleash Isak.
Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC writer Theo Squires, recently predicted the lineup, suggesting Isak may start on the bench as he has only played 18 minutes of total footbal since the end of the last season. Squires projects Alisson to start in goal, with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk anchoring the defense. Milos Kerkez should continue at left-back. The midfield could see Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai holding the line, with Florian Wirtz playing as the number 10. Up front, Hugo Ekitike could lead the attack, flanked by Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
Squires joined the ECHO in 2018 and was appointed Liverpool FC Writer in 2021. Prior to that, he spent four seasons with Bolton Wanderers. Since joining the ECHO, he’s been a regular in the Anfield press box and on the Blood Red podcast, and has conducted exclusive interviews with football legends such as Roger Hunt, Nicolas Anelka, and Alberto Aquilani.
Slot will also need to decide on the right-back position, with Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong returning from injury. Szoboszlai, who has impressed, could also feature there. The Burnley match is a crucial test early in the season as Liverpool looks to maintain momentum and integrate their new star into the squad.
Fans can catch the action live at 2 PM today.
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