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James Pearce

Liverpool team news confirmed for Chelsea as Jurgen Klopp makes two changes

Joel Matip has been recalled for Liverpool's vital Premier League clash with Chelsea at Anfield today.

The former Cameroon international was rested for the midweek win over Porto in the Champions League but returns at the expense of Dejan Lovren, who drops to the bench.

Jurgen Klopp has made two changes to the side which beat the Portuguese champions 2-0.

Andy Robertson is back after suspension and he comes in at left-back in place of James Milner.

Live updates and analysis from Liverpool vs Chelsea HERE

Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson both keep their places in the side after outstanding performances in Europe in midweek.

As a result there is no recall for Gini Wijnaldum, who has to settle for a place among the subs.

Keita and Henderson will operate ahead of Fabinho in midfield.

Wijnaldum had been nursing a back problem earlier this week.

Jamie Carragher highlights advantage Liverpool have in title race with Manchester City 

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

Subs: Mignolet, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri, Sturridge, Origi.

Chelsea team: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Emerson, Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Willian, Hazard.

Subs: Caballero, Christensen, Barkley, Kovacic, Pedro, Giroud, Higuain.

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