Liverpool name Ronald Araujo in starting XI for first time this season against Ipswich Town

Liverpool have named Ronald Araujo in their starting line-up for the first time this season as they prepare to face Ipswich Town in the third round of the Premier League.

The match is due to take place shortly, with Liverpool looking for their first win of the campaign after drawing both of their opening two fixtures.

Araujo’s inclusion is the main change highlighted by the team selection, with the defender set to make his first start of the season. He is selected alongside Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet and Milos Kerkez in Liverpool’s defence.

Alisson Becker starts in goal, while Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz have been chosen in midfield.

Liverpool’s attack features Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz, creating a three-man forward line for the game against Ipswich Town.

Liverpool’s starting line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Defenders: Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo

Midfielders: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz

Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Victor Munoz

The selection comes after Liverpool began their season with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. That match was levelled in the final seconds, denying Liverpool victory in their opening fixture.

They then drew by the same scoreline against Nottingham Forest in the second round. The result means Liverpool have taken two points from their first two matches, with six goals scored and six conceded.

The meeting with Ipswich Town represents Liverpool’s third Premier League game of the season. Araujo’s first start provides one of the key talking points before kick-off, while the attacking trio of Gakpo, Isak and Munoz will lead the side’s attempt to claim a first league win.

With two successive 2-2 draws behind them, Liverpool enter the fixture seeking a stronger result. Their line-up includes a combination of players involved in the opening matches and Araujo, who has now been selected from the beginning for the first time this season.

The match against Ipswich Town will therefore be another early test for Liverpool after their campaign opened with back-to-back draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.