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Arne Slot makes two changes. Federico Chiesa makes his first Premier League start of the season for Liverpool. The Italian comes in for Dominik Szoboszlai, who is absent from the squad. Jeremie Frimpong comes in as the other change from Liverpool's win at Tottenham with Conor Bradley on the bench.

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Dominik Szoboszlai is out for Liverpool too, after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Spurs. Maybe it is time for Florian Wirtz to really come to the fore for Arne Slot's side. Wolves did really well to hold out for so long at Arsenal recently, and that kind of backs-against-the-wall defending seems to suit them.

Chiesa, who joined from Juventus in a £12m deal in August 2024, is making just his second league start under Arne Slot, with the Italian stationed on the right side of the front three in the absence of Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, who is suspended for the visit of the struggling Midlanders.

Liverpool host Wolves in the Premier League this afternoon and both teams have now confirmed their lineups for the clash at Anfield. Arne Slot's side will hope to continue their unbeaten run, having turned things around this month after a dismal end to November.

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Dominik Szoboszlai will not play for Liverpool today in the match against Wolves. The Hungarian midfielder is not injured, but he is suspended, which rules him out for today’s game. Dominik Szoboszlai did not receive a red card during the Liverpool vs Tottenham Premier League match last weekend.