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James Pearce

Liverpool team news confirmed for Cardiff City as Jurgen Klopp makes midfield changes

Naby Keita has been recalled for Liverpool's crunch Premier League clash with Cardiff City.

The Guinea international, who was an unused substitute in the Champions League win over FC Porto in midweek, returns to action against Neil Warnock's relegation-threatened side.

Jurgen Klopp has opted to freshen up his midfield with captain Jordan Henderson also handed a start.

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Keita and Henderson replace James Milner and Fabinho, who both drop to the bench.

The third change from the victory over Porto sees Roberto Firmino back to lead the line. The Brazilian scored after coming off the bench for the second half in Portugal.

Divock Origi is the man to make way with the Belgian frontman named among the subs.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's wait for his Liverpool comeback goes on after Klopp decided not to name him in the matchday squad.

With the squad looking so strong currently, Klopp believes there's no need to rush Oxlade-Chamberlain back into action.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Keita, Mane, Salah, Firmino 

Subs: Mignolet, Fabinho, Milner, Gomez, Sturridge, Shaqiri, Origi.

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