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Liverpool look to take another significant step toward securing Champions League football when they welcome recent nemesis Crystal Palace to Anfield.
The Reds have fallen in all three encounters with Palace this campaign across three separate competitions, yet a win this weekend would put them eight points ahead of sixth place with only four matches remaining.
Unfortunately for Arne Slot, a mounting injury list presents him with several selection dilemmas throughout his squad ahead of this crucial fixture, with at least one enforced change coming off the back of last weekend's thrilling Merseyside derby victory against Everton.
Liverpool's Goalkeeper Crisis
Liverpool are stretched to their limits in goal. With Alisson already on the sidelines, Giorgi Mamardashvili was carried off on a stretcher during the derby and now faces a number of weeks out, leaving third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman to earn his first Premier League start for the club.
Right back is another area of concern, with Conor Bradley absent and Joe Gomez a significant doubt after missing last weekend's match. Giovanni Leoni is also unavailable in a thinned-out defensive unit, forcing either Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones to fill in.
Wataru Endo's extended injury spell looks set to rule him out for the remainder of the season, and he has recently been joined in the medical room by Hugo Ekitiké after the forward suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace
GK: Freddie Woodman—Not many can say they made their Liverpool debut in goal during a Merseyside derby, but Woodman can. The 29-year-old appeared composed under pressure and will need to produce a confident performance against the Eagles.
RB: Dominik Szoboszlai—Slot still seems unconvinced by Jeremie Frimpong as a natural right back, suggesting Szoboszlai could be deployed in the position ahead of the Dutchman.
CB: Ibrahima Konaté—A tough afternoon for Konaté against Everton was followed by the Frenchman hinting at a contract extension—news that has prompted a divided response among Liverpool supporters.
CB: Virgil van Dijk—In contrast to his central defensive partner, Van Dijk was the standout hero on derby day at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The commanding captain's ability in the air proved decisive once again.
LB: Milos Kerkez—Andy Robertson enjoyed his last Merseyside derby appearance last weekend, but Kerkez has firmly established himself as the clear first-choice left back following a rocky start in a red shirt.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch—A high-energy showing will be demanded from Gravenberch against a physical Palace side—the midfielder's combination of elegance and determination making him a pleasure to watch at his best.
CM: Alexis Mac Allister—Mac Allister will be eager for a grueling season to conclude, with the prospect of a fresh start at the World Cup on the horizon. Liverpool will need considerably more from the Argentine international next campaign.
RW: Mohamed Salah—The Egyptian has just three home games left at Anfield. Signing off in style would be a fitting tribute to such an iconic Liverpool figure, with his Merseyside derby strike a standout moment on his farewell tour.
AM: Florian Wirtz—Wirtz, much like Mac Allister, will be relieved to see the end of a difficult debut season with the Reds. Despite flashes of his quality, he too must raise his level significantly going forward.
LW: Cody Gakpo—Gakpo's superb assist for Salah last weekend may well have secured him another starting berth, though teenage prodigy Rio Ngumoha is pushing hard for his place.
ST: Alexander Isak—With Ekitiké potentially sidelined until 2027, Isak can no longer afford a slow adaptation to life on Merseyside. Liverpool require an immediate impact from their Premier League record signing.