Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the starting XI for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s men take on the league’s new boys Watford at Vicarage Road.
Alisson Becker, who is absent due to a late departure from the Brazil fold during the recent break, is deputised by the Irishman Caoimhin Kelleher between the sticks.
Arnold’s return ensures the usual four-man backline for Liverpool
The England international full-back had missed Liverpool’s last two outings prior to the international break but returns to his role at the back for the game against The Horners.
Andy Robertson fills in at left-back while the first-choice pairing of Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk take their spots in the heart of the defence.
An injury crisis in midfield forces Klopp to field James Milner
The veteran midfielder Milner fills in the midfield department for the visitors who are without Thiago Alcantara, Curtis Jones and Fabinho for their travels on the road this weekend.
Up top on the pitch Diogo Jota, who had trained earlier this week despite some injury concerns, is benched with Roberto Firmino partnering Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in the forward lineup.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Watford FC XI
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Here's the side Claudio Ranieri has picked for his first game in charge of the Hornets!#WATLIV pic.twitter.com/hivRmrsKTM
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) October 16, 2021
Liverpool FC XI
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The Reds to take on @WatfordFC this afternoon 👊 #WATLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 16, 2021
