Liverpool face Aston Villa at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday and we can bring you the latest team news ahead of the clash.

Jurgen Klopp has seen his team take seven points from their opening three matches which looks a decent return considering two of those were away matches against Chelsea and Newcastle United.

Darwin Nunez
Darwin Nunez – IMAGO / Propaganda Photo

They face a tough opponent in Unai Emery’s Villa however who are expected to be in the mix for the top six this season.

Liverpool Team News

Virgil van Dijk is suspended after his red card in the 2-1 victory over Newcastle last Sunday and is likely to be replaced by Joe Gomez.

Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez – IMAGO / News Images

Thiago Alcantara and Ibrahima Konate are both still missing through injury but Curtis Jones will return to the squad having returned to team training.

Two goal hero against the Magpies, Darwin Nunez, is pushing for a starting spot which could mean that Cody Gakpo drops to the bench.

New signing Ryan Gravenberch will not be available as he was not registered before the Premier League’s deadline.

Aston Villa Team News

Emi Martinez returned to training on Friday after missing Villa’s last two matches with a calf issue. He will be assessed ahead of the game at Anfield as to whether he is ready to return.

Alex Moreno, Jacob Ramsey, Bertrand Traore, and Tim Iroegbunam are all still missing for the Villans.


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