Jurgen Klopp is expected to go strong up front with his Liverpool team selection for their trip to face FK Crvena Zvezda.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has some more juggling to do when picking his starting lineup for the Reds’ Champions League tie in Serbia on Tuesday.
Klopp has decided not to risk any political-based distractions by leaving Xherdan Shaqiri at home, while Liverpool will also be without Jordan Henderson who is still not fully fit.
Henderson will undergo extra training at Melwood in the hope of getting back into contention for Liverpool’s home Premier League fixture with Fulham on Sunday.
Speaking to liverpoolfc.com, Klopp said “We will take pretty much everyone. Clyney is ill and will not be involved, but Dejan and Naby are back in the travelling squad.
“Hendo was close, but not close enough. He needs two proper sessions for his fitness, which he will get at Melwood, with Shaqiri and hopefully Clyney if he is back from illness. They both should be fine for the weekend.”
Klopp is restricted with his choices for midfield due to the absence of Henderson, Shaqiri and, of course, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Gini Wijnaldum could revert to his early-season role as defensive anchor and the Liverpool manager is expected to, once again, call on the experience of James Milner in midfield. Adam Lallana did not get any minutes at Arsenal on Saturday so expect him to start on Tuesday evening.
In defence, Dejan Lovren should partner Virgil van Dijk in the centre, with Joe Gomez moving to right-back and Andy Robertson on the other flank. Alberto Moreno and Trent Alexander-Arnold should expect to be called upon at some stage of the game if all is going to plan for Klopp.
Up front, it will be the usual suspects of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. The Reds then have until Sunday to recuperate before facing Fulham.
Here is our predicted XI for Liverpool’s game with FK Crvena zvezda on Tuesday:
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