Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Arne Slot's side in top-five battle at Villa Park

Alexander Isak could lead the Liverpool line in Friday night's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

There is no getting away from the fact that it has been a tough season for the Sweden international due to injuries, with the striker finding the back of the net just four times for his new club.

However, Isak appeared off the bench in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea last time out after recovering from injury, and the ex-Newcastle United forward could now feature from the first whistle at Villa Park.

Conor Bradley (knee), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Giovanni Leoni (knee) and Wataru Endo (foot) are definitely out for Arne Slot's side on Friday night.

Ibrahima Konate (thigh), Alisson (fitness) and Florian Wirtz (illness) all need to be assessed, while  Mohamed Salah (thigh) has been cleared to play "a few minutes" on Friday night.

Konate and Wirtz should be fit enough to start on Friday night, with Alisson potentially returning to the bench before starting the team's final Premier League match of the season.

Salah, meanwhile, will hope to feature off the bench in the second half of the contest.

Liverpool possible starting lineup:

Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak

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