Liverpool vs Villarreal: Iraola's BIG Champions League Team Selection Decisions

NEWSROUND WITH DAVE DAVIS | PART 3

Dave Davis rounds off another edition of Newsround for Anfield Index with the latest Liverpool FC transfer news, team updates and Champions League build-up ahead of the Reds' meeting with Villarreal at Anfield.

Andoni Iraola faces some important selection decisions as Liverpool look to build on consecutive victories and maintain their perfect start to the Champions League campaign.

With Jeremie Frimpong and Dominik Szoboszlai sidelined, and uncertainty surrounding Víctor Muñoz's availability, Dave examines how Liverpool could line up against the Spanish side.

Could Rio Ngumoha return to the starting XI? Will Cody Gakpo get another opportunity? And should Alexander Isak be rested ahead of Liverpool's demanding upcoming fixtures?

Dave discusses Isak's importance to the team, with the striker responsible for five of Liverpool's nine Premier League goals, and questions whether Iraola can afford to risk overworking his main goalscorer.

There's also further discussion surrounding Fabrizio Romano's latest Liverpool updates, including Ronald Araujo's future at Anfield.

With the defender reportedly enjoying life at Liverpool and the club holding a €55million purchase option, Dave considers whether a permanent move could become a realistic possibility.

Meanwhile, Gilberto Mora's agent Rafaela Pimenta has responded to speculation surrounding the highly rated youngster, although her comments offer little clarity over his future.

Dave also reacts to reports suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold could be considering his future at Real Madrid, making his feelings clear about the prospect of a return to Liverpool.

Finally, attention returns to Villarreal as Dave predicts his starting XI, discusses possible rotation and explains why Liverpool should be confident of securing another Champions League victory.

Can Liverpool make it three wins in a row, and will Iraola find the right balance between rotation and maintaining momentum?

All this and more in Part 3 of Newsround with Dave Davis, exclusively on Anfield Index. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices