Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Picture: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Liverpool’s expected starting line-up and bench vs Leicester - with Jurgen Klopp to make six changes

Liverpool are looking to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Liverpool turn their attention back to the Premier League when they welcome Leicester City to Anfield tonight (19.45).

The Reds eased to a 3-1 victory over Cardiff last Sunday that booked their spot in the FA Cup fifth round.

But the Leicester encounter will be much higher on Jurgen Klopp’s priority list.

Second-placed Liverpool aim to keep up the pace with Manchester City after their 2-0 victory over Brentford last night.

The Reds will be without Sadio Mane against the Foxes, who’s been celebrating with Senegal after their African Cup of Nations triumph.

However, Mo Salah is back on Merseyside after Egypt were beaten in the final on penalties by Senegal.

Klopp has near enough a fully-fit squad to select from, although Jordan Henderson is a doubt having suffered a back problem.

The engine room is where the Liverpool boss certainly have decisions to make, with Fabinho, James Milner, Curtis Jones, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and now fit-again Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott all options.

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