James Milner is the only new name on the starting teamsheet for Liverpool who have to do without Trent Alexander-Arnold due to injury for Tuesday night’s outing at the Estadio do Dragão.
Alexander-Arnold misses out with a groin injury as the England international was not a part of the travelling party to Portugal.
No rest for Matip-Van Dijk pairing
Much to the surprise of a large section of the Liverpool fanbase, Jurgen Klopp has decided against rotating his defensive lineup for the midweek Champions League game.
Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk start in the heart of the backline with neither Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez getting a look in unlike the group stage opening fixture against AC Milan.
Firmino remains on the bench as Jota starts
Roberto Firmino who has recently returned to the Liverpool fold from an injury issue remains on the bench with Diogo Jota partnering Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane up top on the pitch.
Another injury absentee of late for Liverpool in Naby Keita is amongst the substitutes for tonight’s game with the Guinean international returning to team training ahead of this matchup.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Champions League fixture:
FC Porto FC XI
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Liverpool FC XI
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Trent misses out with a sore groin.
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