Alisson Becker has been kept out of Liverpool FC’s eleven for the game on the road against relegation favourites Sheffield United due to compassionate grounds just days after the Brazillian’s father passed away in a tragic accident.
Deputising for the first-choice goalie in the Reds goal is Adrian, with the Spaniard being handed the rarest of outings by Jurgen Klopp in top-flight football.
Nat Phillips takes the injured skipper Jordan Henderson’s spot in the heart of the four-man backline for the visitors alongside new Anfield recruit Ozan Kabak.
A now familiar-looking midfield three of Gini Wijnaldum, Thiago Alcantara and Curtis Jones will take the pitch as Naby Keita returns to the matchday squad for the first time since December 2020.
Diogo Jota is still missing from the travelling party for the Merseysiders, this time owing to an illness, with Firmino, Mane and Salah all starting up top, hoping to get back to some much-needed goalscoring ways.
Here is how both sides lineup for the upcoming Premier League fixture:
Sheffield United FC XI
McGoldrick & McBurnie up top. 👊
Here's how the Bladesmen line-up for tonight's game against Liverpool.#SHULIV 🔜
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) February 28, 2021
Liverpool FC XI
Our line-up to face @SheffieldUnited ⚽️
Alisson is absent on compassionate grounds, while Jota misses out due to illness.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2021
