Liverpool prepares for Ipswich Town match with expected lineup adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Liverpool travels to Portman Road this Friday to face Ipswich Town in search of the club's first Premier League victory of the season. Following two consecutive 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, the squad aims to secure three points. Manager Andoni Iraola plans to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ryan Gravenberch anticipated to enter the starting lineup in place of Alexis Mac Allister. The defensive line remains anchored by Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, and Jeremy Jacquet. Alexander Isak is set to lead the attack after his recent scoring performance against Nottingham Forest, while new signing Bradley Barcola is expected to be available among the substitutes. The team looks to improve its defensive consistency after conceding four goals across the first two matches of the campaign.
- •Liverpool faces Ipswich Town at Portman Road this Friday.
- •The team plans to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation.
- •Ryan Gravenberch is projected to start in the midfield.
- •Alexis Mac Allister is expected to move to the bench.
- •Alexander Isak will start as the primary forward.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Gravenberch To Start, Mac Allister On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich Town
"Liverpool will face off against Ipswich Town at Portman Road this Friday night as they look to secure their first win of this Premier League campaign. The Reds have begun this season with back-to-back...
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