Hugo Ekitite Leads Liverpool's Frontline as Slot Unveils Bold XI Against Leeds

Lineups Ahead of Kickoff

Liverpool manager Arne Slot named his starting XI for the Premier League clash with Leeds United at Anfield, aiming for a win to tighten the gap at the top. Hugo Ekitite starts up front, backed by behind-the-striker options, while Mohamed Salah misses out on AFCON duty and Alexander Isak remains sidelined with an injury.

Liverpool's XI features Alisson in goal, with a back four that includes Konaté, Van Dijk and Robertson, and a midfield trio of Gravenberch, Jones and Frimpong, with Soboslay, Vertz and Ekitite in attacking roles.

Leeds United fielded their own starting XI, with Aronson among them, looking to upset the hosts and narrow the gap at the top.

Leeds United's lineup includes Aronson among others, while Liverpool sit fourth in the table on 32 points, 13 behind leaders Arsenal, who have played one more game.

Liverpool chase three points to reduce the gap to Arsenal at the summit, while Leeds seek a statement result at Anfield.

Punchline 1: If football were a sniper duel, Hugo Ekitite just took the scope to the target—blink and you’ll miss the header. Punchline 2: And if this plan misses, at least the post-match jokes will score more goals than the scoreboard.