Ipswich Town lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI as Gary O'Neil looks to avoid second Premier League thrashing
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Ipswich Town prepares to face Liverpool in an upcoming Premier League match following a heavy defeat to Manchester United. The team is managing several injury concerns, including striker Emersonn and midfielder Florentino Luis, as they look to improve their defensive performance.
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By Anthony Nolan | 02 Sep 2026 23:27 , Last updated: 02 Sep 2026 23:30
Ipswich will welcome Premier League giants Liverpool to Portman Road on Friday, hoping to avoid another thrashing.
Gary O'Neil's Tractor Boys were beaten 5-2 by Manchester United at the weekend, and it remains to be seen whether striker Emersonn can feature against the Reds after being forced off with a knee injury at half time in that clash.
Kjell Scherpen looks set to start in goal on Friday, having produced six saves against Man United despite conceding five times.
Protecting the shot-stopper should be centre-backs Issa Diop and Jacob Greaves, the latter of whom will be desperate to move on from his own goal at Old Trafford.
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