Liverpool vs West Ham: Confirmed Lineups – Reds Youngster Out Injured Against His Former Club

Liverpool take on West Ham in their opening Premier League game of the season at Anfield Stadium on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp headed into the game facing a few difficult decisions due to injuries and missing players.

Last seasons runners-up will be without youngster Rhian Brewster who signed a five-year pro-deal over the summer.

The 18-year-old will not be featuring tonight but is expected to make the first-team once he recovers.

A source close to the player revealed to Turkish-Football that Klopp gave Brewster assurances that the 18-year-old will be a member of the first-team.

Brewster has a Turkish mother and is eligible to represent England and Turkey at senior international level.

The Reds will be without midfielder of Turkish origin Emre Can who left for Juventus.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also out for Liverpool due to injury.

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Alisson Becker, who signed on a world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper will make his official debut.

Fellow summer arrival Naby Keita will also make his debut against the Hammers.

Keita will be joined by Milner, Wijnaldum in the midfield.

The front three will be comprised of Sadio Mane, Firmino and Mohamed Salah.

New Hammers signings Jack Wilshere and Anderson start for East London based outfit.

Fenerbahce narrowly missed out signing Wilshere this summer before his move to West Ham.

Liverpool vs West Ham Confirmed Lineups

Liverpool Confirmed Lineup: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Keita, Mane, Salah, Firmino

Subs: Karius, Clyne, Fabinho, Henderson, Sturridge, Lallana, Shaqiri