Liverpool confirmed line-up: four changes as Roberto Firmino and Curtis Jones decisions made

Liverpool take on Inter Milan in the Champions League last-16 second leg at Anfield.
By Will Rooney
Published 8th Mar 2022, 18:48 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2022, 19:02 BST
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino. Picture: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool striker Roberto Firmino. Picture: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino. Picture: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed his starting line-up for Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan at Anfield tonight (20.00).

The Reds boss makes four changes for the last-16 second-leg tie following a 1-0 defeat of West Ham on Saturday.

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Thiago Alcantara returns from a hamstring injury and takes his place in the starting line-up. Jordan Henderson drops out.

Joel Matip is also back from illness to feature from the outset. Ibou Konate has not made the squad after missing yesterday’s training session.

Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are the other changes for Naby Keita and Luis Diaz respectively.

Roberto Firmino has not been included in the match-day squad despite recovering from a muscle issue and training on the eve of the game.

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Liverpool have a two-goal advantage in the tie after a 2-0 victory over Inter at the San Siro last month.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Jones, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Subs: Adrian, Kelleher, Gomez, Tsimikas, Milner, Keita,, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Elliott, Diaz, Origi.

Related topics:Champions LeagueJurgen KloppJordan Henderson

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