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ARNE SLOT KEEPS TEAM SHEET SECRET BEFORE PALACE SHOWDOWN

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is keeping his lineup for the Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace a secret. Winger Trent Kone-Doherty is expected to feature as the Reds deal with injuries and rotation.

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Liverpool Coach Arne Slot Keeps Lineup Secrets From Palace - Liverpool FC via Getty Images

By being evasive about a potential rotation, Arne Slot will keep Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner guessing about his Liverpool lineup for the Carabao Cup.

Liverpool is anticipated to rotate in the cup between two Saturday night Premier League kickoffs: the recent 3-2 loss to Brentford and the forthcoming visit from Aston Villa.

Trent Kone-Doherty, a winger for the U21S, is expected to be included in the team, while goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is almost certain to start.

However, as of Tuesday afternoon, This Is Anfield reported that at least one player was unsure of his role, meaning that there have been no additional clues as to how Slot will approach the fourth-round match.

Before the third encounter with Palace this season, Slot stated in his matchday program notes: "At the time of writing these notes, I had not made a final choice on the squad that we will employ for this game."

"Training and availability checks are necessary, but the players we deploy must be prepared to play against a team like Palace."

A Carabao Cup regulation loophole prevented Liverpool from holding a pre-match press conference; therefore, the head coach was not questioned about his team.

Liverpool's injuries and anticipated adjustments


Giovanni Leoni will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL, while Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong are both out with hamstring ailments.

While Jayden Danns (hamstring) is out for the long run and Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring) has not yet returned to full training, there are concerns regarding the fitness of Alexander Isak (groin), Ryan Gravenberch (ankle), and Curtis Jones (groin).

With Giorgi Mamardashvili, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, and Hugo Ekitike expected to withdraw, Slot is likely to rest several of his important players.

The selection of left-back may be a major clue to Slot's future ambitions, while the decision regarding whether to continue with Conor Bradley at right-back or switch to the unpopular Calvin Ramsay will need to be made.

While Rhys Williams, Kaide Gordon, and Kieran Morrison could all make the squad, Wataru Endo, Joe Gomez, Trey Nyoni, Federico Chiesa, and Rio Ngumoha are all expected to start.

After a challenging start to the campaign, Alexis Mac Allister might be given a chance to improve his fitness.

I think there will likely be a lot more interest in the rematch if they say, "You know, [Gane] had Tom bloodied up and Tom did not want to continue in the fight." It is terrible that it finished the way it did.

"The rematch is intriguing, then. To be honest, I never discuss the next fight in this way; the rematch is the logical course of action right now."

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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