Liverpool team news: Klopp receives boost as star winger is available for selection ahead of Spartak clash, likely line-ups
Liverpool will be looking to record their first victory in the UEFA Champions League this season when they face Spartak Moscow.
The clash takes place in Russia at the Otkrytiye Arena while kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GMT).
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has urged the importance of picking up a result tonight over playing entertaining football.
“The balance has to be right. We are an offensive-orientated team, but this is about Champions League football. We need results,” Klopp told reporters at the pre-game press conference.
“In the right moments, you need to be able to do the right things. It is not about being spectacular, it is about being good, and being clinical and having perfect timing and perfect protection.
“We cannot just bring all the artists, but if it fits together we will do it.”
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Liverpool team news:
Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return to the starting line-up in place of the suspended Joe Gomez. Gomez picked up a red card during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the opening game.
German goalkeeper Loris Karius is also set for a return to the starting eleven. Klopp has deployed the young keeper in all cup competitions so far this seasons.
Klopp will be able to call upon star winger Sadio Mane. The Senegal international has been sidelined for Liverpool’s last three Premier League games due to a red-card suspension he picked up against Man City.
Emre Can is set to keep his place in midfielder alongside captain Jordan Henderson and Coutinho.
Liverpool (possible starting XI): Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Henderson, Can, Salah, Coutinho, Mané, Sturridge.
