Liverpool XI vs Karlsruher: Szoboszlai debut, line-up expected, squad news confirmed, injury as late as today

Jurgen Klopp will give as many players a chance today as Liverpool take on Karlsruhe in their first friendly of the summer, including the debuts of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

The German second division side host Liverpool this afternoon to open their newly refurbished BBBank Wildpark stadium, an occasion which coincides with a training camp for the Reds in their coach’s home country.

Captain Jordan Henderson could arrive despite rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia, which has also been offered to Fabinho as the Brazilian midfielder has been left out of Liverpool’s squad.

Fellow midfielders Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara continue to recover from injury in Germany and it’s unclear whether they are fit enough to play.

Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore. Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore.

Klopp could field two different teams in each half against Karlsruhe and the players who featured in internationals this summer are unlikely to count as much.

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Alexis Mac Allister was the first player to join Klopp’s squad during the current spell, with Liverpool initially paying £35m for the Brighton midfielder – a bargain in many people’s eyes.

The World Cup winner was soon followed by Dominik Szoboszlai after the Reds activated the Hungarian captain’s £60m release clause at RB Leipzig.

Mbappe gives approval

Klopp is looking to rebuild his side after a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season. The Liverpool manager has already greeted a number of fan favorites this summer, including Roberto Firmino and James Milner.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are interested in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku. The 21-year-old Belgian international scored seven goals and provided four assists for Rennes last season and has two years left on his contract.

Liverpool are said to be prioritizing strengthening other parts of their squad but could dive in for Doku if the price is right. Napoli, Milan and Aston Villa would also consider an offer for the player, who would prefer to move to the Premier League.

Doku has many admirers, including Kylian Mbappé. The World Cup winner told France Football in 2021: “I was recently talking to my father about a player who impressed me from the stands… with his speed, this is Doku, in Rennes.”

Rennes have reportedly put a €40million price tag on Doku. As quoted by Get French Football News, Mbappé added: “In five years as a professional I have never seen anyone demonstrate such power from a standing start.”

Saudi latest.

Fabinho will remain a Liverpool player for now. As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the Reds and Al-Ittihad are still in talks over a £40m transfer. The 29-year-old Brazilian international has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany.

Club captain Jordan Henderson is also wanted by a Saudi club – Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq – and his future is at stake. But unlike Fabinho, the 33-year-old midfielder is in Germany with the rest of the Liverpool squad.

If Fabinho or Henderson leave Liverpool this summer, Klopp should sign another central midfielder. Sofyan Amrabat, the Fiorentina star who helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup in Qatar, is rumored.

According to the Daily Mail, Fiorentina want £25m for Amrabat. The 26-year-old’s contract is just one year old and is wanted by several clubs, including Manchester United. In Liverpool’s eyes, this could be problematic for two reasons.

United can offer Amrabat something Liverpool cannot – Champions League football – and the player has worked with Erik ten Hag before. Amrabat’s breakthrough as a professional came in Utrecht when Ten Hag was in charge of the Dutch team.