Liverpool v Crystal Palace: live stream, TV details, will Virgil van Dijk return and will Sadio Mane start?

The duo were surprisingly benched against AC Milan on Wednesday evening.
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Liverpool are back in Premier League action when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday (15.00 BST).

The Reds remain unbeaten in the top flight after a stylish 3-0 win at Leeds last week before defeating AC Milan 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Here’s all the key info you need heading into the game at Anfield.

Will Virgil van Dijk be back in the starting line-up?

You would suspect so.

The centre-back was surprisingly given a rest against Milan after returning from a long-term knee injury last month.

However, he should be back to face a robust Palace front line.

Will Sadio Mane be back in the starting line-up?

It’s not as likely as van Dijk but you’d think it would be the case.

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Mane was handed a spell of respite against the Rossoneri, with Divock Origi coming in for a shock start and impressing.

The Senegal international’s omission came after he missed a glut of chances against Leeds last weekend before eventually scoring in stoppage-time.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesLiverpool forward Sadio Mane. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

But Klopp waxed lyrical about Mane during his pre-match press conference and has no fears about his form.

Will Roberto Firmino be available?

No. The Brazilian remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is yet to return to full fitness.

What’s the other injury news?

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Takumi Minamino was on the bench against Milan after suffering a knock on international duty.

Origi came off with cramp and Klopp has expressed some doubt about whether he will be involved.

Harvey Elliott underwent surgery earlier this week after dislocating his ankle against Leeds and is a long-term casualty.

What about the opposition?

Palace could be boosted by the return of Michael Olise, who signed from Reading during the summer.

Michael Olise. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesMichael Olise. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Michael Olise. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Jeffrey Schlupp continues his recovery from a thigh setback while  Eberechi Eze and Nathan Fergusonare long-term absentees.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Jota, Mane.

Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, McArthur, Kouyate, Gallagher, Ayew, Edouard, Zaha

Is the match on TV and can I stream it?

No. As it is a 15.00 kick-off it cannot be broadcast live on TV.

How can I watch highlights?

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Sky Sports’ YouTube channel shows highlights from around 17.15.

Extended highlights will be on Match of the Day, which starts at 22.30 on BBC One.

For all the post-match analysis, follow our coverage on LiverpoolWorld.