DOES CHIESA START? | Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley predicted XI

DOES CHIESA START? | Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley predicted XI
Liverpool begin their FA Cup campaign with a third round tie against Accrington Stanley at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
And with the Reds coming up against League Two opposition, there is an opportunity for Arne Slot to rotate his team.
But how far will the Dutchman go? Reporter David Lynch believes not quite as far as some fans would like.
Here, he picks his starting XI for the game, focusing on key selection decisions around Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa and Ibrahima Konate.
Check out his selection here and let us know who would be in yours in the comment section below.
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[@davidlynchlfc]

Let's see your starting XI to face Accrington Stanley!

[@thecornerflag7982]

Jaros GK Nallo CB Quansah CB Norris LB Endo RB Nyoni CM Elliot CM McConnell CM (if Morton is fit I'd play him) Chiesa RW Danns ST Nunez LW

[@brucegarethgeorge]

Kelleher, Bradley, Quansah, Endo, Tsimikas - Mortan, Szoboszlai, Elliott - Chiesa, Danns, Nunez

[@FitzroyGeorge-c4h]

@@brucegarethgeorge only thing Morton might be injured.

[@kumarreaturaj9873]

This time David you are way off, here's mine: Kelleher Bradley Quansah Nallo Robbo Elliott Wataru san Morton/McConnell Chiesa Nunez Danns

[@koichilomoto968]

FYI David it got around recently that Nyoni is pronounced without fully sounding the Y so more like Nnn-your-knee. It's similar to how the second N in El Niño sounds, easy to remember for Liverpool fans lol. Great stuff as always more than happy with two vids here mate 😁

[@WilliamThePayne]

If Chiesa doesn't start this game then surely his time at Liverpool is up

[@davidlynchlfc]

Yeah, you do wonder what’s going on there.

[@TheRealCalJones]

Some players just aren’t cut out physically or mentally for the premier league. Very common in players from serie a, hence a lot of them get homesick or never leave Italy in the first place. I still think he might come good but needs opportunities.

[@petes009]

Hi David, Great vlog! I hope Slot rests some of the big players. I hope Liverpool can show some class and may be give Accrington half the gate receipts that would be class! ( Just my opinion)

[@ianfinney7057]

Coming over from anfield agenda and enjoyed the last video with Craig... your videos are also very informative. Keep up the great content

[@davidlynchlfc]

Thanks mate and welcome!

[@desmondpaul798]

I think your analysis is spot on David, not a team i would have picked before watching this video , but hard to argue with your reasoning. Keep up the good work ✌️

[@davidbibey3013]

Kelleher, Bradley, Robertson, Quansah, Endo, Elliott, Szobozlai, McConnell, Nyoni, Nunez, Danns

[@alanhansen3230]

How about Tyler Morton? Or is he injured?

[@stuartalive]

Have to admit, kept changing my line up when I realised who had been left out. We seriously have two A class teams where the youngsters can still only merit as subs in this game. I'm hoping to see Nunez trialled on the left as Klopp sometimes had him, now that Diaz is inter-changeable with Jota down the middle. Maybe he'll do better there under Slot. Kelleher, Tzimikas, Quansah, Konate, Bradley Szobozlai, Endo, Elliott Nunez, Jota, Chiesa

[@peteiam09i6]

Congratulations on 25k subscribers 🎉

[@FireGamer-oj2zp]

Keep up the great work david ❤️

[@Hideinacave]

I hope to see: Kelleher Bradley, Endo, Quansah, Kostas Elliott, Morton, McConnell Chiesa, Nunez, Diaz Give szobo, Jota and Konate and Daans 30mins

[@millmoormichael6630]

I would keep Diaz out too, put Jota left

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

David, loved the way you dropped the Mr Nice Guy version of yourself and revealed some steel and a combative side when speaking with Anfield Agenda. Its about time he recieved some pushback. It was good to see you taking no sh**. Subscribed.😂

[@alwaysimtiaz]

Great analysis David! My starting 11: Kelleher Bradley, Quanza, Endo, Robbo. Morton, Szoboszlai, Harvey. Chiesa, Nunez, Jota.

[@craigkesteven5229]

He needs to give Danns a go up front that lad has some serious hunger an talent

[@anthonycorrigan5587]

kelleher bradley-quansah-endo-tsimi elliott-morton-nyoni Chiesa-nunez-ngumoha I'd give szob, Jota and Knoate mins in the second half

[@dadgamer6717]

Yea. I want to see Rio and nyoni! Think Morton injured though :(

[@KNICKSBUZZ]

Congrats on the Channel growth. Huge numbers, esp on the Kvara video.

[@Rochenoires]

Slot has a problem with Endo, Elliott, Chiesa, Kelleher, Danns and the youngsters. Klopp had more guts

[@DarreBet]

i could not have say it better, not only did klopp rotate more, like you said he gave the youngsters game time in the cups

[@ShowmethaMane]

i totally get a player needs to be ready physically, but i can't imagine a world where a player on massive wages aren't able to play against a league two team after 5 months of preseason and only a few minor injuries. i would love it so much to see him play and succeed for us, but if he cannot start this game either, then he needs to be sold. not for liverpools sake, but for himself. he deserves to be at a club who wants to give him the chances he probably were promised by us. let him prove himself on the pitch, take a chance on him. Darwin seems to get so many chances, when it's clearly not working.

[@colindouglas7769]

Regarding Endo and for the benefit of those who are critical of him being used as a CB against Tottenham, Wataru Endo has actually played more times at CB during his career than he has at DM; he has also played at RB. He is very versatile and able to play in many positions, similar to James Milner. I also think this game would have been a stick for a player of Bobby Clark's ability: we made a massive mistake selling him. This is also a game which would be right up Ben Doak's alley. If we sell Doak, we will be making another monumental error. Doak absolutely terrorised Josko Gvardiol playing on his full Scotland debut against Croatia at Hampden Park. He was brilliant to watch! I definitely want to see Harvey Elliott starting and I want to see Chiesa. Surely it's a no-brainer to give Fede the opportunity in this game to show us what he can do. He needs the minutes desperately for his mental health as much as anything else, so I would bite the bullet and start him on the right. Give the man a chance! He may be rusty after not playing for so long, but he's not going to improve by sitting kicking his heels in the stands. Trey Nyoni would be another I want to see playing: he is going to be very special.

[@paulmartin4062]

Kelleher Bradley Endo Quansah Tsimikas Morton Nyoni Elliott Chiesa Danns Nunez TAA, Konate, Szobo, Diaz, Jota off the bench for minutes

[@earlofgriefem]

Wouldn't have Gakpo or Diaz anywhere near this game. Should give the guys who play regularly a proper rest

[@ubermod5564]

Agree, this idea if losing rythme is absolutely nonesense at this stage of the season. I feel Slot will learn the hard way as the season goes on that he needed to use his squad more. Hope I'm wrong.

[@juukocharles8689]

Robbo just played many games because Tsimi was injured, and there were no other options. Tsimikas needs more games to take over the LB position.

[@Charlie_Ses]

There may be a couple of youth teams players that start. If I had to guess I'd say Endo starts at CB in place of Konate, Morton and Nyoni come into midfield alongside Szoboszlai, with Elliott on the right of the front 3. I also think Trent starts for some reason. So: Kelleher Trent Quansah Endo Robbo Morton Nyoni Szoboszlai Elliott Nunez Gakpo But who knows.

[@mattmasonsinger1966]

Chiesa has to start. What was the point of getting him in otherwise? We all are so excited to see him let loose on a team.

[@swaritdutta1807]

Yessir❤😢

[@N28-h9m]

And he is immensely talented. Sad to see him treated like this.

[@davidlynchlfc]

I agree, it seems a shame. But Slot is massive on players being fully fit and so I’d be surprised.

[@N28-h9m]

@@davidlynchlfc Even if he does terribly bad we don't have much to lose . Maybe he can be our backup as a false 9 to Jota. He has played there for Juve.

[@alanmielke2059]

How will Chiesa get match fitness by sitting on the bench? Doesn't make sense to me, or I suspect Liverpool supporters too!!!!

[@mimibazela1025]

Nice work David.

[@eddyjcreative100]

Great job ....TY

[@KingLFC2202]

David, you should do even more videos...we really like you...especially with Craig

[@owarbizzy1644]

GOOD EVENING GREETINGS FROM THE HEATHROW AIRPORT AREA OF WEST LONDON DAVID ✌🏽

[@anthonykeegan5913]

Lad 1="If ya dont drink you're milk you'll grow up to play for Acrington Stanley". Lad 2="Who are they?" Lad 1="Exactly "

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

😂👍

[@LevisGenesOfficial]

Grobbelaar , Carra , Quansah , Endo, Kostas, Stevie Nicoll (DM) , Elliot , Jones, Rio, Danns, Nunez

[@ragerider6283]

Kelleher, Tsimikas, Quansah, Konate, Bradley, Endo, Elliott, Szboszlai, Diaz, Nunez, Chiesa.

[@jplay1i973]

In general satisfied about the press-conferences buy I only would like to ask one question, and that is who will be the replacement of Gravenberch? And do you agree that that position should be reinforced? Overall I think the Liverpool side is decently balanced, but some positions should be reinforced. Because some positions do give me goosebumps, these positions are, as previously named the defensive midfielder/ midfielder, the left wingback, a centreback and possibly a striker. What do you think? I do have to say I don't have the insights of the academy, nor what Liverpool will do in transferwindow.

[@tonyoneill2946]

I would like Slott to go strong on this one - start Trent and make him captain rest VVD, Endo at CB with Konate.,....Tsimikas. Jones at 6. Play Chiesa in a Firmino false nine. Every time we play a weakened team in the FA Cup it kills me = I understand the reasons for resting players. But the FA Cup [s important to me and the 97 people that will never go to a game again.

[@kwabenaboateng8660]

Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konate, Tsimikas; Endo, Morton, Elliot; Nyoni, Danns, Chiesa

[@davidmassett9214]

David we have the best player to come out of Italy in Chiesa don't understand why he didn't start him gagainst Tottenham Mo looked leggy It looks like he doesn't fancsy Elliott so why don't we just get rid of them if he doesn't have faith in them and look in the transfer market but we have looked leggy and poor in the last two games

[@rajivroy5047]

Fede will definitely start today and score as well..

[@azmanshahariffin]

Kelleher Bradley Konate Quansah Tsimikas Soboszlai Endo Nyoni Chiesa Nunez Diaz

[@ellismoore8083]

I’d put szobo on the right, nyoni on the middle then Chiesa and Nunez up top with szoboslai

[@Shahzad-n5o1o]

We need szobo for premier league Jones had been bad from past few games we need enwrg6a d intensity of szobo

[@MidnightToker-ub4ni]

if chiesa doesn't start, when will he ? 😔

[@indexpictures]

diaz-darwin-chiesa elliott nyoni-endo tsimikas-nallo-quansah-trent kelleher let trent captain then sell to use bradley in the league

[@Rays-watching]

Hi @davidlynchlfc, do you see Slot having such a strong squad mean that we are going to see more of our academy players sent out on loan and “money-balled”? For me it currently appears only Nallo, Nyoni, Bajcetic and Ngumoha have a chance of long term development with LFC. For others buy back deals might be as good as it gets… I fear we may let players leave too early now, like City appear to have in recent years

[@davidlynchlfc]

My general view is that you’re only ever going to get a handful who prove good enough for this level. The rest are always going to have to leave but you just hope they can still have good careers elsewhere.

[@ubermod5564]

I'd start Nunez on the left, he's pretty good cutting in on his right foot, then Chiesa on the left and Danns in the middle. Probably won't happen though. This is an L2 team, but I agree Slot doesn't like to give much of a rest for players.

[@KingLFC2202]

Can you pleasw make a video where you can explain us your opinion about Hughes and new structure at our club?? I have seen enough from Hughes!!! He didnt convince me

[@Mistyy.94]

My 11 would be Kelleher Bradley Quansah Nallo Tsimikas Endo Mcconell Elliott Chiesa Danns Rio Planning ahead my subs would be Konate for Nallo Szobo for Elliott Both on 60 75 mins id do Danns and Rio for Nunez and Jota (Nunez LW)

[@ianlongland69]

Strong 11,going to be interesting. Ynwa jft97.

[@jenniferball3712]

Kell, Brad, Tsim, Endo, Gerald, Morton Elliot Szobo, Nunez Danns Cheisa

[@papanoel3999]

It took me a minute to pronounce Dominiks name right. This guy,,forget it .blimey ..YNWA..And as far as team for Accrington,at least 8 changes... at least..

[@NoFrictionZone]

A nickname is a must! 😂

[@papanoel3999]

@NoFrictionZone 💯👍 deffo ..

[@art969bones]

Thanks

[@davidlynchlfc]

Thanks so much!

[@dadgamer6717]

I want to see nyoni and rio!

[@Tamarlane389]

I’d play the b team. Start tsimikas (needs game time) and jones (szobo is back now). Alison should also start. Looks rusty

[@Tipperary1-l9s]

They call him Kvaradonna....it's easier to remember

[@N28-h9m]

We are treating Chiesa unfairly if he doesn't start for this.

[@svlagonda7417]

If Chiesa can't even play in games like this what's the point of him being here??

[@edprice7887]

NOOOOOOOOOO rest them, especially Konate

[@ibubuh2]

If Chiesa doesn't start against league 2 team then he's a Napoli player soon

[@debopratim012]

Morton endo chiesa Elliot kelleher quansah are must starts

[@cedarstuff]

Chiesa? Never heard of him.

[@chrisperry5244]

Put the kids out plus Chiesa, Harvey and Kelleher. Give the men a rest .

[@SamClark-xr9bc]

No need to put this strong of a team out for them show them respect but like our under 21 would give them a game like

[@KingLFC2202]

No, i would start Konate too

[@TheRaptorXX]

Congrats getting that name rattled out at the beginning, you've been practicing since this morning's video haven't you? 🤭 Keeper, yeah. Trent, yep with Conor coming in (or even the other way round). Robbo, yeah. Ibou and Jarell (Ibou for riddim),. Endo instead of Gravvers. Harvey, definitely (he needs all the minutes he can get). Dom for riddim, yeah. Mo will WANT to be in but he mustn't be, as you say. Darwin, Feddy and Luis or maybe Diogo? I think you've pretty much nailed it there but then you have more 'in the know' about things. Cheers Master Lynch 👍👍👍

[@davidlynchlfc]

I genuinely surprised myself with the way it tripped off my tongue in this intro 😂 Practice makes perfect, apparently.

[@davidhutch8880]

Chiesa has to start? Though if you analyse his comment. More likely to get 30 mins . Kelleher Robertson TAA Quansah Konate Szlobazlie Endo Elliott Diaz Nunez Chiesa

[@patlive6233]

Is it me but there’s always something negative going on at Liverpool from season to season we haven’t had any positive news since the van dijk and Allison and salah signings. And now this with the contracts we just can’t enjoy our team being top of league it with all the negative news around Liverpool these owners really don’t care and Napoli winger is a smoke screen to make us forget about what’s going on at the club. They are running our club into the ground FSG OUT

[@steveterry6835]

How about singing the team with your guitar David?!

[@davidlynchlfc]

I wouldn’t wish to inflict that upon them!

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

​@davidlynchlfc 😂

[@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935]

Nunez might find his true level in this game, probably won’t.

[@Raven431]

If he cant start this one, then its over. Another melo signing........just as we all feared, 6 months of him training is more than a preseason. Hughes masterstroke

[@stephenwells-mp4ly]

no way hosa maddnes to risk them dont know wat ur thinking they need a break for forest

[@PeterDunks-m6w]

Why did Liverpool by him he's very injury prone?

[@dermotspollen]

Start chiesa its accrington at home. Give dom 60 minutes. Rest konate dont want to see diaz or gapko danns upfront n nunez. Jota sub second half

[@arkaghosh-l6m]

Bring james McConnell in midfield

[@victorsmyth6351]

Trent will start, and play the first half.

[@M-Anfield-G-A]

David- you know better than I, nonetheless here’s my lineup: Kellerher Bradley-Endo-Quansah-Robbo Morton-Trey-Szobo Elliott-Darwin-Diaz Trey and Elliott may swap again partway through the game and Szobo will come off to put Elliott in natural position when Chiesa comes on 👍

[@grahamshaw3802]

Can't play Konate that would be insane.. mind him

[@Adam-ow9xk]

Invest in a microphone

[@archieleach9697]

Chiesa won’t play. We’re selling him

[@danieladams9950]

No place for Morton? The guy should move on...

[@davidoconnell4097]

No way we sign him

[@joemactro3182]

Any time we have these cup matches and rotate the squad you rarely mention Tyler Morton. Do you have it out for the kid David ?! 😂 I think he definitely draws a start in the midfield and then Elliot can start at right winger and rest Gakpo.

[@davidlynchlfc]

No mate, I really like him, but Liverpool were open to selling in the summer and he’s barely featured since. Think he’s in a place where he will only play when absolutely necessary and I think he will leave soon. He will have a great career though, brilliant talent.

[@mallorynix3022]

I gotcha. Always enjoy your videos as well as your takes on the current situation of the club. Keep up the great work.

[@DarreBet]

dont be surprised if slot starts with the big guns, i will not be surprised at all because our manager has not rotated all season so why start now, he just dont trust his squad so this is the starting eleven i think slot will play: kelleher trent quansah van dijk robbo mcalister elliot gravenberch salah nunez diaz

[@nobody-wr8xs]

I really dont know why chiesa, endo don’t get any chance? Surely they can play in less important fixtures. This slot guy will exhuast all our best players

[@DarreBet]

totally agree with you ! our manager thinks its the eredivisie league

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[@davidlynchlfc]

Nicely presented as well 😅

[@Amora_TV2]

@davidlynchlfc 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖! 😎😎😎

[@juukocharles8689]

Morton injured