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Lallana and Sturridge return – Liverpool’s likely lineup vs Red Star

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Daniel Sturridge is likely to start for Liverpool in tonight’s Champions League fixture against Red Star Belgrade.

The Reds travel to Serbia following Saturday’s 1-1 draw to Arsenal at the Emirates as they look to return to winning ways in Europe.

Jurgen Klopp is without captain Jordan Henderson and Nathaniel Clyne, however he has named a strong 21-man squad to travel to Belgrade.

Naby Keita and Dejan Lovren return from injury and are included in the travelling squad.

Whilst Keita is expected to be on the bench, Lovren is in line for a return to the starting eleven.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to drop out in place of the Croatian defender, as Joe Gomez shifts to the right side of defence.

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Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson should complete the Reds backline ahead of goalkeeper Alisson between the sticks.

Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner should continue in the middle of the park, although Fabinho is likely to make way for Adam Lallana after three consecutive starts in midfield.

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane should carry on up front, but Roberto Firmino is set to be rested after looking below his best against Arsenal on Saturday.

Daniel Sturridge, who has scored four goals for the Reds so far this season, should start up front in place of the Brazilian.

Likely Liverpool XI vs Red Star

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