{"id":689760,"date":"2026-01-11T22:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/689760\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T22:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:13:26","slug":"liverpools-predicted-fa-cup-xi-vs-barnsley-as-arne-slot-makes-two-big-choices-fans-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/689760\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool’s predicted FA Cup XI vs Barnsley as Arne Slot makes two big choices fans will love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool take on Barnsley in their first match of this season\u2019s FA Cup, and Arne Slot is tasked with selecting a lineup that is strong enough to avoid an upset like last season\u2019s. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The FA Cup is Liverpool\u2019s best chance at a trophy this season, but that will require no Plymouth-like slip-ups against the League One side. <\/p>\n

Injuries are a real problem for the Reds right now and will mean certain players get a rare chance to impress in front of the Anfield<\/a> crowd. <\/p>\n

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We think Slot will field a strong lineup against Barnsley<\/a>, wanting to make sure his side advance to the next round. With that in mind, here is Rousing The Kop\u2019s predicted XI <\/strong>for Monday night\u2019s clash. <\/p>\n

Which of Liverpool\u2019s last XI to play Barnsley would you pick to play Monday\u2019s game? <\/p>\n

There’s no way this team should have lost \ud83e\udee3<\/p>\n

\"LiverpoolThis was the last time the two clubs met\u2026 <\/p>\n

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Wholesale changes in the Liverpool defence <\/p>\n

As much as Liverpool will be desperate to avoid mistakes, there also has to be some rotation. <\/p>\n

Giorgi Mamardashvili should get the nod in goal, having not made an appearance since November. In front of him, Calvin Ramsay will start at right-back after Bradley was ruled out for the season<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Joe Gomez starts with Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence, with Andy Robertson out on the left. <\/p>\n

A rare start for Trey Nyoni in midfield<\/p>\n

We have wanted to see more of Trey Nyoni and this opposition offers the perfect chance. <\/p>\n

He can play further up the pitch, with Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister behind him offering experience and composure. <\/p>\n

\"TreyPhoto by Simon Stacpoole\/Offside\/Offside via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Jones has been struggling for confidence recently and should be called upon for this fixture to hopefully find some form. <\/p>\n

Two Liverpool fan favourites on the wings <\/p>\n

Slot\u2019s decision for the front three against Barnsley is what will garner the most attention. <\/p>\n

We have faith that the Dutchman will finally give Chiesa a chance in the starting XI. If not, it would make the Chiesa links to Juventus<\/a> all the more credible. <\/p>\n

A rotated Liverpool XI \ud83d\udc40 <\/p>\n

Is there enough quality here to avoid a repeat of last season?<\/p>\n

\"predictedLiverpool vs Barnsley <\/p>\n

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Liverpool<\/a> are obviously heavy favourites in this tie, but complacency sent them out of the FA Cup<\/a> last season. <\/p>\n

It won\u2019t be a game Slot or the players take for granted. Let\u2019s get it done!<\/p>\n

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