Xherdan Shaqiri is handed the rarest of starts in Premier League action and Jordan Henderson’s name is included in the Liverpool FC backline as Jurgen Klopp’s side host Manchester United at Anfield.
A must-win game for the Merseysiders comes amid the ever-increasing list of injury concerns for the defensive core of Klopp’s men, with Joel Matip unable to make the teamsheet for the weekend clash.
Thiago Alcantara makes his Anfield bow and the Spaniard is a part of the midfield trio alongside the ever-present Gini Wijnaldum and Shaqiri.
Henderson’s inclusion in the four-man defence for the hosts comes in the aftermath of last week’s defeat to Southampton at St. Mary’s, a game in which the Reds skipper had been slotted in at centre-back to make up for Matip’s prolonged absence due to injury.
A number of attacking options at available to Klopp at his bench, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino all present amongst the substitutes.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Liverpool FC XI
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Manchester United FC XI
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