Ipswich Town and Liverpool are preparing for their latest Premier League encounter, with both managers opting for minimal adjustments to their starting XIs. Ipswich Town, coming off a 5-2 loss to Manchester United, has introduced Exequiel Palacios into the midfield for his full debut, replacing Marcelino Núñez. Zian Flemming, a recent acquisition from Burnley, is listed as a substitute for the home side.

Liverpool, meanwhile, enters the match following a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. The team has made one defensive change, with Ronald Araújo starting at right-back in place of Jeremie Frimpong. A significant point of interest for Liverpool supporters is the status of Bradley Barcola; the forward, who joined the club in a deal reportedly worth £106 million, has been named on the bench.

While Sky Sports focused its reporting on the broadcast availability of the match and the inclusion of Barcola as a headline feature, The Guardian provided a more granular breakdown of the team sheets, including the full starting lineups for Ipswich Town and the specific personnel changes for both clubs. Both outlets confirm that Barcola will not be in the starting lineup for the visitors.