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Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a great victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
A late goal from Roberto Firmino earned the Reds a 2-1 win over Londoners at Anfield on Wednesday night.
The Premier League and the world champions now have a quick turnaround before heading to the capital to face Crystal Palace in the early start on Saturday.
And here we look forward to the changes Jurgen Klopp could make when his team is next in action.
Matip in repair
Rhys Williams, the 19-year-old defender, impressed in his Premier League debut in the middle of the week.
But with Joel Matip returning to full training, the Cameroonian will now be the favorite to regain his starting role alongside Fabinho at the heart of the defense.
Otherwise, Klopp has little choice at the baseline, with Kostas Tsimikas and James Milner still out, leaving Andy Robertson as his only available senior left back.
Neco Williams will pressure Trent Alexander-Arnold for the right-back role.
Central reserves
If there is one area of the Liverpool team that deserves a break, it is the midfield.
Injuries have made Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Curtis Jones the mainstays of the engine room in recent weeks.
That, however, can now change.
Naby Keita is vying for a starting role, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been an unused substitute the last two games as he awaits a first appearance of the season after a knee injury.
Takumi Minamino is another possibility in midfield, especially if Klopp decides to modify the formation. Fresh legs will be an important consideration.
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The same again above?
With Diogo Jota out until next year, Liverpool have once again returned to their tried and trusted front three over the past week.
Minamino could enter the front row (Salah was benched for this match last season) while Divock Origi would offer a different approach to attack.
However, smart money would be the same at Selhurst Park.
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