Klopp makes four changes but big guns start – Confirmed Liverpool team vs Porto
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool starting eleven for this evening’s Champions League encounter against Porto at Anfield.
The boss makes four changes as Neco Williams, Ibrahima Konate, Tyler Morton and Takumi Minamino are given rare starting roles. However, it’s a strong Reds line-up that also features the likes of Thiago, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah from the off.
Alisson captains the side from between the sticks, with Neco Williams, Joel Matip, Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas starting in defence.
Youngster Tyler Morton joins Thiago and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield, whilst Takumi Minamino leads the line alongside Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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