Liverpool make three changes against Tottenham as Luis Diaz handed first start since September

Jurgen Klopp has kept a similar side for the visit of Tottenham at Anfield.
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Jurgen Klopp rung the changes for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur as Luis Diaz makes his first start since September.

Despite a 2-1 victory against West Ham United during the week, Klopp has opted to bring in Harvey Elliott, Ibrahima Konate and Diaz to replace Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson and Diogo Jota.

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Diaz has been out of action since the 10th of September, when he suffered a serious knee injury but he has made brief appearances off the bench in their last three victories.

Konate was rested for the win in mid-week, as Klopp looked to manage the player after a sustained run in the team and Elliott returns to the starting lineup for the first time since the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

For Spurs, they make two changes from the 2-2 draw with Manchester United; Clement Lenglet and Richarlison both make way for Dejan Kulusevski and Ben Davies.

  • Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
  • Subs: Gomez, Milner, Henderson, Jota, Tsimikas, Nunez, Carvalho, Matip, Kelleher.
  • Tottenham Hotspur: Forster, Romero, Dier, Davies, Porro, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Perisic, Kulusevski, Son, Kane.
  • Subs: Sanchez, Richarlison, Danjuma, Tanganga, Lucas Moura, Sarr, Lenglet, Austin, Devine.
  • Referee: Paul Tierney (Lancashire)