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Josh Challies

'Big test for Pascal Struijk' - Leeds United fans react to Liam Cooper injury blow at Liverpool

After a 16-year wait, Leeds United make their Premier League return today and they start with a stern test against defending champions Liverpool at Anfield.

Marcelo Bielsa's side will know they will need to be at their best to overcome Jurgen Klopp's men, although the game will still be without the normal atmosphere as the season begins without fans in attendance.

Leeds have been active in the transfer market ahead of their return to the top-flight, signing the likes of Rodrigo Moreno and Robin Koch along with a batch of exciting youngsters.

With all eyes on the clash between the two league champions, attention has been cast towards Bielsa's team selection for the first time in the Premier League - and the wait is now over.

A debut was handed to Koch, with Rodrigo on the bench, but the most noticeable part of Bielsa's selection was the absence of Liam Cooper.

The defender travelled to Anfield but was not included in the squad due to a reported thigh injury, which provided Pascal Strujik with only his third league start for the Whites.

Plenty of fans on social media were discussing the selection, along with Cooper's absence, and we have gathered some of their comments below.

The match kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday.

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