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Joe Rimmer

Jurgen Klopp explains why Fabinho isn't starting for Liverpool against Tottenham

Jurgen Klopp has explained his midfield selection for Liverpool's clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

The Reds boss Confirmed Liverpool team vs Tottenham as Jurgen Klopp shakes up midfield , leaving Fabinho on the bench alongside Adam Lallana and Naby Keita.

Klopp admitted that all of his potential options impressed in training this week, but says that Henderson, Milner and Wijnaldum deserved to get the nod.

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Speaking to Sky Sports pre-match, Klopp said: “Of course we change players because we have enough, that’s good, they are all fit in the moment, that’s good as well. They’re all in good shape, which is even better. 

“Hendo came back early this week, trained really well, Millie the whole week, Gini showed up [and] looked good and they’ve played already together.

Confirmed Liverpool team vs Tottenham as Jurgen Klopp shakes up midfield

“Fabinho is in really good shape, Naby looks good, Adam looks good - so it’s all OK, but for this game we thought this is the right starting line-up and then in the game we can change. We’ll see what we do.”

Liverpool can leapfrog Man City at the top of the Premier League table with a victory.

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