Liverpool probable line-up vs Atl. Bilbao – Klopp suffers blow as star midfielder ruled out with injury

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Liverpools German headcoach Juergen Klopp is pictured during the final Audi Cup football match between Atletico Madrid and FC Liverpool in the stadium in Munich, southern Germany, on August 2, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Christof STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Liverpool probable line-up vs Atl. Bilbao – Klopp suffers blow as star midfielder ruled out with injury 

Liverpool take on Atletico Bilbao in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

The clash takes place tonight at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and kick-off is scheduled for 17:15 (GMT). The game will only be shown on LFCTV.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to field a strong squad as he makes his final tweaks ahead of the season opener against Watford FC.

The German tactician will be unable to call upon Adam Lallana after he picked up an injury against Napoli. The England international is expected to be sidelined for several months.

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Daniel Sturridge is available for selection despite coming off with a muscle injury against Bayern Munich last week

Star midfielder Emre Can is also set to start tonight’s encounter. The 23-year-old has featured in Jurgen Klopp’s pre-season plans despite having under 12 months remaining on his contract with the Reds.

Liverpool probable starting lineup – 4-3-3:
Mignolet; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Lovren, Moreno; Can, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane