{
  "id": 5610142,
  "title": "Liverpool Confirmed XI vs Ipswich Town",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/liverpool-confirmed-xi-vs-ipswich-town",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-confirmed-xi-vs-ipswich-175000315.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool's official squad for their upcoming match against Ipswich Town has been confirmed. The Reds aim to secure their first win of the season and their maiden victory under the guidance of new head coach Andoni Iraola. The team is arriving at Ipswich Town with a previous two 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest on their record. Following their promotion into the Premier League, Ipswich Town began their campaign with a 2-1 win over Sunderland but then suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat at the hands of Manchester United.\n\nIraola has a significant opportunity to make an impact in his first game as the Liverpool manager. However, he faces a few critical decisions ahead. Five key players are absent from the matchday roster due to various reasons. Joe Gomez continues to recover from a hamstring injury, while Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are sidelined with long-term ailments. Additionally, Hugo Ekitike is out with an Achilles injury sustained during a match against PSG earlier this year.\n\nIn the squad unveiled, Barcola, who Liverpool acquired for £123 million from PSG, is included in the lineup. The Liverpool starting XI comprises Alisson, Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk (captain), Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gakpo, Munoz, and Isak. The bench includes Mamardashvili, Endo, Tsimikas, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Barcola, and Koumas.",
  "summary": "Liverpool Confirmed Team News and XI vs Ipswich TownLiverpool travel to Ipswich Town in search of there first win of the season, and first under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The Reds come into tonigh...",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}