Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Liverpool predicted starting XI gallery vs Ajax - five changes but Curtis Jones starts

The Liverpool team that is predicted to start against Ajax.

Liverpool can move into the last 16 of the Champions League tonight when they face Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

The Reds need just a point to ensure qualification from Group A having picked up nine points from four games so far.

But Jurgen Klopp will still demand a big performance from his side, havign suffered a 1-0 loss to Premier League basement side Nottingham Forest last weekend.

For the Ajax clash, Klopp may again be weighing up changes to his starting line-up.

Liverpool welcome back Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate following their recent absences due to injury.

Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara will once again be unavailable with an ear infection, while Joel Matip remains sidelined with a calf injury.

With a clash against Leeds United also to come on Saturday, the Reds have much to ponder.

Here’s the Liverpool team we predict will face Ajax.

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