Football News: Cody Gakpo set to debut for Liverpool as Klopp changes captain

When Liverpool hosts Wolves in the FA Cup, Jurgen Klopp is anticipated to make a number of changes to his starting lineup.

Before playing Wolves in the FA Cup on Saturday, Liverpool will have plenty of time to reflect on their 3-1 humiliation at the hands of Brentford.

Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that the Reds' cup defence may serve as a welcome diversion from their recent Premier League struggles as they attempt to play their way back into shape.

New signature Cody Gakpo is expected to make his Liverpool debut against the West Midlands team, but given the Reds' poor performance in the capital, it would be surprising if he were the only change.

We examine the lineup Klopp might choose to face Wolves in light of the fact that several players have had minor ailments after the World Cup break.

Alisson is replaced in goal by Caoimhin Kelleher, who has only played three times this season, as Liverpool's League Cup defence is already gone.

James Milner hasn't played since the League Cup loss to Man City due to a thigh ailment, while Calvin Ramsay is now out with an unidentified injury. Although the vice-captain of the Reds might be able to play against Wolves, Joe Gomez will start in his place.

Ibrahima Konate continues to play centre back alongside Nat Phillips after making his post-World Cup comeback against Brentford. Kostas Tsimikas, who struggled against the Bees, is replaced at left-back by Andy Robertson, who also serves as the team's captain.

Joel Matip can fill in at centre defence as Virgil van Dijk is rested after limping out against Brentford at halftime.

Naby Keita is given his first start of the season after making an impact off the bench against Brentford. As Liverpool's holding midfielder, Stefan Bajcetic gets another chance to start.

Jordan Henderson might make a comeback after missing the trip to the capital due to a concussion, while Curtis Jones is now available after making his own comeback from injury against the Bees. If Milner is deemed fit, another possibility exists.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who stood out in the front three over the holiday season, holds his starting spot and is given the opportunity to play in his preferred midfield position.

Roberto Firmino has been out since the game resumed due to injury, but if he is declared fit, he will start as the primary striker since both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez are not needed.

Ben Doak, a bright youngster, receives his first Liverpool start on the other wing while Cody Gakpo makes his debut in his preferred position on the left.

Fabio Carvalho is another option to start in attack if Firmino isn't healthy; Gakpo would then take up a central position.

Possible Liverpool starting XI:

Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Phillips, Robertson; Keita, Bajcetic, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Doak, Firmino, Gakpo.

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