BREAKING: Ipswich vs Liverpool team news – five players out and two more doubtful for Premier League opener…
When Liverpool visits Ipswich Town on Saturday (12.30 BST) to kick off their 2024–25 Premier League campaign, the Arne Slot era will officially begin. After nine years in the Anfield hot seat under the legendary Jurgen Klopp, the Reds’ new coach will be the center of attention. The task for Slot is to continue Klopp’s magnificent work that yielded seven major trophies including the Champions League and Premier League, with Liverpool’s place at Europe’s top table restored.
Supporters have liked what they saw from the Reds in pre-season, with victories over Real Betis, Arsenal Manchester United and Sevilla delivered.
They now face an Ipswich side who play their first Premier League game in 22 years. The Tractor Boys’ back-to-back promotions have been an almost unimaginable achievement and are deservedly in the top flight.
Ipswich players out
George Hirst – the forward has been forced to have knee surgery ahead of the season after scoring nine goals last season.
Nathan Broadhead – the ex-Everton attacker is set to miss two months of the campaign with a hamstring complaint.
Ali Al-Hamadi – the striker had surgery last season and is still working his way back to fitness.
Harry Clarke – the defender also had an operating in the closing stages of last term and is a significant period away from returning to action.
Ipswich players doubtful
Cameron Humphreys – the youngster has been struggling with a knock. May not be in the squad even if he is fit.
Liverpool players out
Jayden Danns – the teenage striker is recovery from an injury that ruled him out of Liverpool’s pre-season trip to America.
Liverpool players doubtful
Bobby Clark – the midfielder is back in training after a back injury sustained at the end of last season. He’s not featured over the summer and is the subject of interest from Red Bull Salzburg.
Go ahead Ipswich Town….greetings from Argentina….