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Paul Gorst

Kostas Tsimikas given Liverpool chance as double injury confirmed

Jurgen Klopp makes five changes to his Liverpool side as they entertain Atletico Madrid in Group B of the Champions League.

Joe Gomez misses out on the squad with a calf injury while Curtis Jones sustained an eye injury in training on Tuesday.

Joel Matip returns to defence to partner Virgil van Dijk as Kostas Tsimikas comes in for Andy Robertson at left-back.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain retains his place after coming on for Naby Keita after less than 20 minutes of the 2-2 draw with Brighton as Fabinho shakes off a knee issue to take his place at the base of Liverpool's midfield.

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Up top, Roberto Firmino makes way for Diogo Jota as he is flanked by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Victory for the Reds will ensure they qualify for the last 16 of Europe's premier competition for the fifth succession season under Klopp.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Fabinho; Salah, Jota, Mane.

Subs: Adrian, Kelleher, Thiago, Firmino, Konate, Origi, Minamino, Robertson, Phillips, Morton.

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