The highly-promising teenage sensation Harvey Elliott is handed a surprise start by Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool play hosts to Burnley in the weekend clash at Anfield.
Jordan Henderson’s return to the starting teamsheet for the hosts is the other notable change with Klopp’s men eyeing a second straight win of the new season.
Changes in midfield for Liverpool but Keita retains his spot
Both James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drop out of the XI after starting the opening day win over the league’s new boys Norwich City at Carrow Road.
Replacing the duo are skipper Jordan Henderson and the 18-year-old starlet Harvey Elliott who has been backed to play a major role for the Reds over the course of this campaign.
Diogo Jota pips Roberto Firmino once again in the three-man frontline
Roberto Firmino is on the bench once again with Klopp deciding to go ahead with the in-form Jota as the central striking option for Liverpool.
Both players had gotten on the scoresheet in the previous fixture with Firmino coming off the bench to replace Jota and make an instant impact by finding the back of the net.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Liverpool FC XI
Your Reds to face @BurnleyOfficial at Anfield 💪🔴
James Milner misses out with a slight knock. #LIVBUR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 21, 2021
Burnley FC XI
📋 Here is how the Clarets line-up this afternoon at Anfield, from 1⃣ to 1⃣1⃣ 👇
18-year old Owen Dodgson makes the bench for the first time for Sean Dyche's side, the youngster can operate at left-back and left-midfield 👊#LIVBUR | #UTC | @SpreadexSport pic.twitter.com/QrSQ3rrwOM
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 21, 2021
