"Liverpool's colossus at the back has been an ever-present in the team for so long that it is hard to imagine a competitive Liverpool defence without him. He will likely partner with Ibrahima Konate, given Liverpool's lack of signings at centre-back, namely the missed acquisition of Marc Guehi. Konate has had a rough start to the season, but came good against Arsenal. It is always reassuring to see van Dijk by his side."
"A firm Liverpool legend, who has not been in his best form of late, Salah has a point to prove against Burnley. Salah has recorded one goal and one assist in Liverpool's first three matches of the season. The 33-year-old does not have a good record against Burnley, scoring one goal in ten games against the Clarets. That goal came in a 1-1 draw at Anfield between the teams in 2017, and was an equaliser after Scott Arfield opened the scoring three minutes earlier."
Alexander Isak's signing creates a future selection headache as he now demands a place in the team despite Hugo Ekitike's excellent form. Curtis Jones looks set to miss Liverpool's trip to Turf Moor, creating midfield selection concerns. At least four players are guaranteed to make the team sheet. Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool's defensive colossus and will likely partner Ibrahima Konate, providing reassurance after Konate's rough start and recent improvement. Mohamed Salah has one goal and one assist in three matches but has a poor record against Burnley and needs to reassert his role. Alisson Becker remains first-choice goalkeeper at 32 and continues to perform at a top level.
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