Liverpool FC’s marquee signing of this summer’s transfer window Thiago Alcantara features on the bench for Jurgen Klopp’s side’s Premier League showdown against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
A largely unchanged lineup from the Reds’ opening day 4-3 victory over Leeds United is fielded to face Frank Lampard’s men on their visit to West London, albeit one major change.
Fabinho comes in for the injured Joe Gomez at the heart of the defence, partnering Virgil van Dijk as the second centre-back for Liverpool FC. Gomez is ruled out of the Chelsea game due to a minor knock sustained prior to the kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
A midfield trio of Henderson, Wijnaldum, and Naby Keita remains as it was against Leeds, and Firmino leads the frontline for the Merseyside giants flanked by Salah and Mane on either wing.
No natural defensive options are available for Klopp on the bench tonight except for new arrival Kostas Tsimikas, who has staged a recovery from the COVID-19 suffered earlier by the Greek international and could be set for his first league outing in the Liverpool FC shirt.
Here are how both the teams line up for the upcoming clash:
Chelsea FC XI
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Liverpool FC XI
Today's line-up 🆚 @ChelseaFC…
Gomez (minor knock) and Matip (minor muscle issue) both miss out. Thiago named on the bench.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 20, 2020
