Tribute to Diogo Jota before the match
The legend of Reds, Ian Rush, comes in particular to lay flowers in front of the tribune of Liverpool supporters, in tribute to the tragically deceased striker. There will also be a 20th minute of play (his jersey number) a salvo of applause in his memory.
A Stat ‘Pattern for Palace?
The FA Cup holder won seven of the last nine matches of the Community Shield when he was played between the winners of the FA Cup and the Premier League.
Go up in regime for the recovery of the PL
This match also acts as a last dress rehearsal for the two teams: Liverpool will start its championship on Friday against Bournemouth, while the Mateta teammates will go on the Chelsea field on Sunday.
Kick -off of the English season
Each year, the Community Shield launches the season in the mythical enclosure of Wembley. After its crazy summer on the transfer market, with more than 300 million euros invested, Liverpool is eyeing a first coronation one week before the resumption of the championship. Winner of the first major trophy in his story on May 17 by beating Manchester City (1-0) in the FA Cup final, Palace, London suburbs, dreams of creating a new feat.
Two French in the palace composition
Two tricolors also on the palace side, with Maxence Lacroix in central defense and Jean-Philippe Mateta in the tip. Eberechi Eze will be monitored like milk on his wing, just like the ex-Marseillais Ismaïla Sarr. The Walter Benitez and Borna Sosa recruits are on the bench.
Henderson – Munoz, Guehi, Lackrox, Richards, Mitchalls – Kamada, Wharton – Eze, Mateta, Sarr.
The eleven of Liverpool, Ekitike starts at the point
The summer recruits Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz start, the French striker will notably support Mo Salah in attack. Alisson returns after missing the last two friendly matches of the Reds. Ibrahima Konaté starts in defense.
Alisson – Frimpong, Contate, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Szoboszlai, Jones – Wronth, Wirtz, Cychi
Mateta expected holder for Crystal Palace
The probable compo des eagles: Henderson – Richards, Lacroix, Guehi – Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell – Eze, Mateta, Sarr
The official beginnings of Hugo Ekitike?
According to the latest information from the English press, the Frenchman Hugo Ekitike could start at the forefront.
The probable compo of Liverpool: Alisson – Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Szoboszlai – Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo – Ekitike
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The season really starts this Sunday for Liverpool in Wembley. The England champion challenges Crystal Palace, winner of the last FA Cup. Kick -off at 4 p.m. To follow live commented on the site and the RMC Sport application.