Liverpool will face Real Madrid this week with Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield for the first time since his exit from the Premier League champions while discussing the game

Crystal Palace's 3-0 Carabao Cup victory at Anfield in midweek should have been cause for celebration for Oliver Glasner, but it meant the Eagles boss had to come to terms with the prospect of playing five games in just 11 days in mid-December.

If Jones is out for a period, Wirtz would remain the most logical candidate for the right-sided role with Szoboszlai partnering Gravenberch. Alternatively, you could use him on the left to get him closer to the positions he excelled in at Bayer Leverkusen.

Crystal Palace – EFL CupWith Liverpool looking to respond after a horrid run of form, this clash with Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup was billed as an opportunity to

Perfectly found by Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo silenced the Reds’ crowd by scoring in just the second minute of play. In addition to instantly winning over the Manchester crowd by scoring against their sworn enemy, the €80 million signing made history in the derby.

Sesko’s aerial ability coupled with Cunha’s immaculate control and first touch allowed United to win multiple second balls in the last 30 minutes, especially with Liverpool moving to a two-man midfield consisting of Florian Wirtz and Curtis Jones.

Anfield is renowned for being Liverpool’s impenetrable fortress backed by a vociferous crowd, but there have been plenty of gloomy days at the fabled venue. Liverpool have suffered some embarrassing defeats on home soil across their illustrious history,