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What number of The Reds players might you squeeze in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who retained a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the cash to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed according to present FPL valuations to fit within a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets recently , with nine so far with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs Brighton (H).

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they face a Brighton team that has failed to score in their last two matches.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable choice every week , possessing more goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

Virgil van Dijk, the Reds, £5.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

Mason Mount, Manchester United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle (H).

Mount is expected to take on a bigger part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount could well take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially play behind the striker.

Florian Wirtz, the Reds, £8.1m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

He has registered attacking returns across his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy for this round.

Erling Haaland, City, £15.1m – vs Forest (A).

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m