Isak And Wirtz To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa

Joe Gomez will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 09: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on May 09, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Midfield

Alexis Mac Allister will anchor the midfield along with Ryan Gravenberch as they focus on establishing their dominance over the opposition at the centre of the park.

The talented trio of Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai will operate just ahead of them as part of Slot’s attack. All three of them need to be at their best if the Reds are to secure a positive result at Villa Park this Friday night.

Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha will have to be content with a spot on the bench as they wait for their chance to impress in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Alexander Isak will lead the charge for the Merseyside giants up top. He has to find a way to be a constant menace in the final third.

Federico Chiesa will make up the numbers on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the final quarter of the game if the Reds are in need of a goal by then.