New Liverpool signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are both in line to start against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Liverpool have been boosted by the fitness of Virgil van Dijk, who has returned to training following illness and will captain the Reds at Wembley.

Liverpool take on Crystal Palace in the season's curtain raiser as the two sides face off in the Community Shield at Wembley which could see the likes Florian Wirtz debut

The main prize for triumphing in the Community Shield isn’t a hefty winners’ bonus, instead, it’s the chance to lift the trophy itself. Unlike the other domestic competitions, the victor doesn’t receive a financial reward for winning the match.