Arne Slot Unveils His Starting XI for Community Shield…
Arne Slot is bringing out the big guns for Liverpool’s Community Shield showdown against Crystal Palace at Wembley. He’s not just rolled out the red carpet but the whole red stadium for debutantes Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike. However, the team bus left both Ryan Gravenberch and Kostas Tsimikas behind, probably because they misplaced their invitations or got too busy choosing new clubs or baby names. Missing faces aside, Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, and Curtis Jones are back in the picture, ready to kick off the game like superheroes at a costume party.
In a midfield twist, Slot went for a Jones-Szoboszlai combo to protect the pitch’s sacred grounds. Though Alexis Mac Allister could grace the field for less than a parliament debate, he’s staying warm on the bench. Liverpool’s attack will feature Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo who are more ready to score than a straight-A student at an open-book exam—plus, Ekitike adds his debut charm. Expect Liverpool’s fancy off-white attire to dazzle under Wembley’s lights, while wreaths will lay silently in honor of Diogo Jota. If the match ties, get ready to see those penalty nerves shake harder than a nervous jelly at a school talent show.
