US EditionRyan Gravenberch Liverpool Absence Explained as Two Stars Return for Community Shield - Liverpool Echo
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 9 – Liverpool plans a strong starting lineup despite key absences, with new signings and promising players filling critical roles ahead of the season-opening Community Shield match.
- On Sunday, August 10, 2025, FA Cup holders Crystal Palace will take on Premier League champions Liverpool at Wembley in the Community Shield showdown.
- The match follows Crystal Palace's maiden FA Cup win in May and awaits a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling on their European competition status.
- Both teams face injury concerns including Liverpool's Joe Gomez ruled out and Alexis Mac Allister doubtful, while Palace's key players Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucoure, and Matheus Franca are sidelined.
- Liverpool's likely lineup features new signing Florian Wirtz, who could debut alongside Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike, while Crystal Palace may start Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze amid transfer uncertainties.
- This Community Shield marks a key season opener, with Palace focused on silverware amid legal distractions and Liverpool preparing to defend their league title days later.
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