Liverpool Starting XI vs AS Monaco: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Liverpool Starting XI vs AS Monaco: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Victor Munoz set for Liverpool debut against Monaco at Anfield Liverpool are expected to give Victor Munoz his first appearance this weekend, with Monaco the opposition and Andoni Iraola edging closer to a side that actually looks like his own. Munoz arrived from Osasuna for £34.5 million before the World Cup, the first signing of the new regime. His integration has been delayed by Spain’s run in North America, even if he did not play a minute after suffering an injury early in the tournament. Rules are rules, he was due a three-week break, and that should have pushed his Liverpool start until after this game. Instead, he cut the holiday short. He reported for training on Wednesday and has made it clear he wants in immediately. “Well, I think I’m ready,” Munoz said. “Obviously if the coach says so after training and asks me to feature in the starting XI, I’ll be there. “I’m keen and I can’t wait to get started. [Against] Monaco, why not?” That is the correct attitude. It also helps that, thanks to his lack of World Cup minutes, he should be relatively fresh. A start is possible. Ninety minutes would be another matter. Photo: IMAGO Munoz debut adds pace to Iraola plan This game matters because Liverpool still need sharpness, shape and some clarity. Iraola got a strong first-half showing against Leeds before things drifted in a 4-2 defeat. There were encouraging signs, particularly in midfield, where Trey Nyoni did enough to deserve another chance ahead of Ryan Gravenberch. The likely setup has Nyoni alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, with Florian Wirtz operating as the No 10 behind Alexander Isak. That gives Liverpool mobility, technical quality and a centre-forward who can finish. Munoz, if selected from the start, would add directness from a wide area, something this squad needs. Alisson and Van Dijk return boosts Liverpool XI Alisson Becker only resumed pre-season on Tuesday after his World Cup involvement with Brazil, though he should still get some minutes. Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo are in a similar position and are expected to feature. Gakpo has been linked with Tottenham, but for now that is background noise. At the back, Liverpool may have to improvise. Jeremy Jacquet is still waiting for his debut after a knock picked up on the USA tour. If he misses out, Ifeanyi Ndukwe is on standby to partner Van Dijk. Jeremie Frimpong remains a doubt after coming off against Leeds, although the issue was described as precautionary. Liverpool team news for Monaco friendly Alexis Mac Allister is not due back until next week following his World Cup break. Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are all out injured. Wataru Endo is also a doubt. Predicted Liverpool XI, Alisson, Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Nyoni, Szoboszlai, Munoz, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Isak. Kick-off is 2.30pm BST on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Anfield.