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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Liverpool vs Porto Champions League team news: Dejan Lovren returns to starting XI

Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren made his first start in over three months for the Champions League quarter-final first leg tie at home to Porto.

The defender replaced Joel Matip, with James Milner deputising for the suspended Andy Robertson at left-back and captain Jordan Henderson coming in for Georginio Wijnaldum as the third change from the team who beat Southampton on Friday.

Joe Gomez was named in a matchday squad for the first time since breaking his leg at Burnley in December.

Porto received a boost after injury doubt Alex Telles was passed fit.

Liverpool team to face Porto: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Milner, Fabinho, Henderson, Keita, Salah, Mane, Firmino.

Porto team to face Liverpool: Casillas, Maxi, Felipe, Militao, Alex Telles, Corona, Danilo, Oliver, Otavio, Marega, Soares

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