As European nights return to Anfield, the front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, and Mohammad Salah, are all given rest for the Reds’ Champions League fixture at home against Danish side Midtjylland.
In place of the three attackers, Takumi Minamino, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Divock Origi are handed starts, with Jurgen Klopp wanting to give his fringe options at the club ample opportunities to show their worth over the course of a gruesome fixture list for the Premier League champions.
Following his match-winning goal over the weekend against Sheffield United, Diogo Jota will again be a key component of the XI that will take the field shortly at Anfield.
Jordan Henderson and James Milner are the two midfield options chosen by Klopp, as Thiago Alcantara’s fitness is not risked by the Liverpool FC boss, despite the Spaniard making a return to training with the Merseyside giants.
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An unchanged backline that featured in the victory over the Blades is present for the Midtjylland fixture as well, and Alisson Becker dons the goalkeeping gloves once again following his return from injury.
Here is how the Reds lineup for the game set to kick-off at 8 PM GMT
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