Liverpool predicted starting line-up for Community Shield after early Jurgen Klopp updates

Liverpool turn their attention to the Community Shield where they’ll meet Manchester City on Saturday.

The modern-day rivals do battle at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium for the first piece of silverware of the season up for grabs.

The Reds agonisingly finished a point behind Pep Guardiola’s side for the Premier League title last season.

Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s men dumped City out of the FA Cup before going on to win the competition.

And with the heavyweights expected to challenge for all four major honours again in the 2022-23 campaign, an intriguing clash is lying in wait.

Klopp has already given a few updates about how his squad is shaping up for the Community Shield.

Kostas Tsimikas was ruled out of Wednesday’s 1-0 friendly loss to Red Bull Salzburg.

Meanwhile, Klopp admitted that Alisson Becker is ‘close’ to returning from an injury.

And Liverpool continue to err on the side of caution when it comes to summer signing Calvin Ramsay, who has yet to play since arriving from Aberdeen.

With that in mind, here’s an early look at the Liverpool team that could feature against City.

1. GK - Adrian

Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher have both been ruled out - so the No.3 will remain between the posts. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

2. RB - Trent Alexander-Arnold

Impressed during his cameo against Salzburg earlier this week. Now will be looking to step up yet again. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

3. CB - Joel Matip

The fact that Matip finished the 1-0 loss to Salzburg hinted he will start. He’s perhaps fresher that Ibou Konate, who went on international duty in June. Photo: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images

4. CB - Virgil van Dijk

This could be the first of a mouthwatering battle with Erling Haaland. It could be intriguing if both start. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images