Sadio Mane is absent from the Liverpool FC travelling party to the capital as the Merseysiders take on the high-flying West Ham United.
The recent win over Tottenham Hotspurs earlier this week saw Joel Matip’s withdrawal at the half-time whistle due to an ankle injury and with the Cameroonian missing out on tonight’s clash against the Hammers, Nat Phillips starts in the heart of the backline alongside skipper Jordan Henderson.
Taking Mane’s spot in the XI is Xherdan Shaqiri, with the Swiss international having been awarded plenty of first-team involvement of late after spending a better part of two years on the sidelines.
Roberto Firmino drops down to the bench and Klopp hands another outing to fringe player Divock Origi amid speculation of the Belgian striker’s exit from Anfield on loan.
James Milner retains his place in the centre of the park after a brilliant showing from the 35-year-old last time around when facing Spurs.
Here is how both sides lineup for the upcoming Premier League fixture:
West Ham United FC XI
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Liverpool FC XI
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Sadio misses out with a minor muscle injury.
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