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Liverpool will face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. Here’s the team we hope Jurgen Klopp will select for the game:
Goalkeeper: The Reds have gotten a huge boost as Alisson Becker has returned to full training and will be in the fight to start Sunday as long as he doesn’t suffer any reaction. Caoimhin Kelleher has been a substitute in recent games, but will be back on the bench this weekend.
Defending: Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the starting eleven for Wednesday night’s draw with Midtjylland after recovering from injury, so he should keep his place at right back while Andrew Robertson is set for a recall at left back after having rested in the middle of the week. Kostas Tsimikas is a doubt after taking a hit in Denmark.
Fabinho is expected to start once again in Liverpool’s defense in the continued absence of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Joel Matip should be recalled after he rested midweek for Rhys Williams to retire.
Midfield: Liverpool could have Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back in the squad for the first time this season after he returned to full training following a knee injury, but a place on the bench is probably the best they can hope for against Fulham. .
Jordan Henderson will be called up along with Gini Wijnaldum after they rested Wednesday night, so Naby Keita will drop to the bench, while young Leighton Clarkson will break through after making his full debut.
Curtis Jones is also set to return to Liverpool’s midfield after receiving a well-deserved respite last time out, but James Milner, Thiago Alcantara and Xherdan Shaqiri remain on the sidelines through injury.
Ahead: Mohamed Salah was a surprise starter against Midtjylland, but should keep his place in attack this weekend, while Sadio Mane is set to be retired after being a substitute midweek.
Roberto Firmino should come in to lead the Reds’ front line, as Diogo Jota is a huge doubt after taking a hit during the Champions League draw in Denmark. Takumi Minamino will fall to the bank along with Divock Origi.
This is how we think Liverpool will line up:
