Liverpool could make 4 changes for RB Leipzig with Arsenal showdown looming

Arne Slot passed his biggest test yet as Liverpool boss on Sunday, but .

The Reds remain top of the after , thanks to goals from and . Bar the shock defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier in the season, it proved to be toughest encounter of his reign so far.

The Dutchman is set for another big week though, which starts with the Champions League clash against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, . The next seven days could tell us a lot about what we can expect from Liverpool this season.

They have already earmarked themselves as contenders for some silverware this season, although Slot will have some big decisions to make in Germany this week before that huge clash in north London.

Having won two out of two in Europe already, the Liverpool boss will want to maintain that 100 per cent record in Leipzig, although he may have to strike a difficult balancing act ahead of the weekend. With Arsenal facing injury and suspension problems, it could be the perfect opportunity for the Reds to lay down a marker.

At least one change will be on the cards on Wednesday. looks near certain to start in place of after the Portuguese went off injured against Chelsea – , although Slot did admit he would be surprised if he features in Germany.

There could be another change in attack, with coming in for on the left. That decision is virtually down to the toss of a coin at the moment, with both players impressing recently, and may well be dictated by who Slot wants starting against Arsenal.

In midfield, surely , and there’s no way gets dropped at the moment, so looks the most in danger of losing his spot in the starting line-up. That will of course depend on how much Slot wants to risk following his recent groin problem, especially when he could have a big part to play against Arsenal.

You wouldn’t expect any changes to the back four, although might be in contention to come in at left-back. wasn’t quite at his best against Chelsea, particularly during the first half, and Slot has shown little hesitation in giving the Greek international a chance previously.

Potential Liverpool XI vs RB Leipzig: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Mac Allister, Diaz; Nunez.