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Lottie Gibbons

Liverpool fans confused as team news for Barcelona Champions League match is confirmed

Liverpool fans have been discussing the team news for tonight's Champions League clash against Barcelona and which formation Jurgen Klopp might employ.

The Reds face the Catalan side at Camp Nou in the first leg of the semi finals that could hugely contribute to deciding who goes through to the final in Madrid.

But Klopp's decision to keep certain players on the bench has been a topic of discussion among supporters.

Sadio Mane of Liverpool is assisted by team mate Naby Keita during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Bayern Munich at Anfield ((Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images))

And many were quick to take to Twitter to voice their opinions the team selection.

Klopp has picked Alisson Becker, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, James Milner, Fabinho, Georginio Wijnaldum, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, and Mohamed Salah for tonight's game.

Live updates from Barcelona vs Liverpool in the Champions League HERE

On the bench are Simon Mignolet, Dejan Lovren, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Luke Morgan tweeted: "Can’t work this team out at all but was always gonna be difficult with Firmino not fully fit. Milner..."

Another LFC fan wrote: "No Firmino? Keita at front? that is a surprise."

@KopMatt said: "Firmino a massive loss tonight and baffled why Hendo doesn’t start either!"

And Joel Rabinowitz tweeted: "Really surprised Henderson doesn't start though, given his recent form. Expected him to be a shoe-in (unless there's a minor fitness issue)."

However, plenty of fans were optimistic of this team's prospects.

Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap said: "Been a diamond last two games. Reckon it will be again. But obviously has the ability to change."

Jack Sear said: "Firmino only fit enough for the bench. Keita false 9? Klopp tried it earlier this season. Gomez plays instead of TAA at right-back.

"Keita on the left, Salah on the right and Mané central is perhaps more likely.

"4-4-2 and 4-4-2 diamond also possible. No room for Oxlade-Chamberlain, Moreno or Sturridge on the bench."

And another user said: "Great team. COME ON LIVERPOOL!!!!"

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