Liverpool will hope to finally gain three points in the new season at Portman Road on Friday, following two disappointing draws from their opening two Premier League matches against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest respectively.

The Tractor Boys, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss to Manchester United last weekend, which followed an opening day victory at home to Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland.

Andoni Iraola and his men will feel optimistic despite many fans feeling deflated following the lack of activity in the transfer market towards the end of the window.

We should hopefully be treated to an enthralling matchup, with both sides feeling as if they have a statement to make in their own right.

Ipswich –

Gary O’Neil’s side have a number of players out due to injury, such as Jack Taylor and Azor Matusiwa, who are both unavailable for Friday’s clash.

Florentino Luis is a doubt to start, whilst Jaden Philogene edges closer to a return to action but is still unlikely to feature.

New Brazilian striker Emersonn is expected to start following the knee strain he picked up in the first half of their match against Manchester United on Sunday.

Liverpool –

Liverpool’s new blockbuster signing Bradley Barcola is in contention to start in what would be his debut for his new club, but it is likely to be the Dutchman Cody Gakpo who starts on the left this time, with Victor Munoz expected to play on the right following his first Liverpool goal last weekend.

Joe Gomez looks to be close to returning to the starting XI, and whilst he may not feature on Friday evening, he is expected to return to team training next week.

Long-term absentees such as Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike remain unavailable for selection.

Ipswich –

Scherpen; O’Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Nunez, Lukic; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda, Emersonn.

Liverpool –

Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.

Abdul Fatawu –

The Ghanaian has looked bright for The Tractor Boys so far this season following his move from the struggling Leicester City for around £20 million this summer.

The 22-year-old managed an assist in Ipswich’s previous game at Old Trafford and finds himself up against Milos Kerkez on the left side of a Liverpool backline that has been unreliable so far this season.

His pace and quick feet could cause issues for the Hungarian, and Fatawu could provide striker Emersonn with an array of chances throughout the match.

Alexander Isak –

Alexander Isak got himself off the mark for the season with a goal against Nottingham Forest last weekend, and will be hoping to add to his tally on Friday night.

The Swedish striker is yet to hit the ground running at Anfield following his gargantuan £125 million move from Newcastle last summer, as the 26-year-old’s debut season was hampered by a leg break against Tottenham last December.

Liverpool fans across the world will be hoping that his goal last weekend is a sign of new beginnings for Isak in a red shirt, and that he can continue his goalscoring form into gameweek three.

Where is the game being played?

The game is being played at Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town F.C.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT on Friday the 4th of September.

How can I watch?

Sky Sports will be broadcasting the match.