Liverpool names starting XI for Crystal Palace clash

Szoboszlai and Isak feature in Liverpool starting lineup

Dominik Szoboszlai joins the Liverpool starting lineup today, replacing Trey Nyoni in the midfield. Alexander Isak also appears in the starting XI.

Alisson Becker starts in goal for the match. Ronald Araujo and Milos Kerkez take the full-back positions.

Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo start on the wings, while Florian Wirtz plays in the No. 10 role. Florian Wirtz plays in the No. 10 role.

Gravenberch injury and managerial updates

Ryan Gravenberch misses this match due to a heel injury. Andoni Iraola is the head coach for Liverpool.

Pierre Sage manages Crystal Palace.

Recent form for Liverpool and Crystal Palace

Liverpool enters the match following recent defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe.

Crystal Palace struggles as well, having lost their last three Premier League matches.

Previous reports on team news and expectations

Reporting leading up to the match highlighted that Liverpool's strongest lineup was expected to feature five changes. The False 9 reported on November 5, 2026, that Isak was expected to start for Liverpool. This Is Anfield projected on November 6, 2026, that Liverpool would make five changes to their strongest lineup.

The False 9 also reported on November 6, 2026, that Nketiah was expected to start for Crystal Palace. LiveScore reported on November 7, 2026, that Liverpool expected the return of expensive superstars. On the same day, The False 9 noted that Mateta faced a ban and Gravenberch remained a doubt for the fixture.

This Is Anfield provided additional details on lineups and broadcast information on November 7, 2026. The London Evening Standard released its own report on predicted and confirmed team news on November 7, 2026. Yahoo Sports published further analysis of the team news on November 8, 2026.

Yahoo Sports reported on November 7, 2026, that Andoni Iraola needed his team to provide a response during the match at Selhurst Park.

Historical background of the Crystal Palace structure

The Crystal Palace was a structure of plate glass and cast iron, built in Hyde Park, London, to host the Great Exhibition of 1851. The event ran from May 1 to October 15, 1851, and contained more than 14,000 exhibitors in a space measuring 990,000 square feet.