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David Lynch

Liverpool XI vs Monterrey: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries for Club World Cup semi-final

Jurgen Klopp could look to shuffle his pack as Liverpool get their Club World Cup campaign under way against Monterrey later today.

The Reds are already without Georginio Wijnaldum in midfield after he suffered a hamstring injury against Watford and the continuation of a packed fixture list is likely to prompt some rotation elsewhere.

However, one area where Klopp has few options for change is at centre-back after Dejan Lovren pulled up with a muscle issue last week.

With Joel Matip (knee) still sidelined, that should ensure that Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are paired together again in the heart of defence.

Young defenders Ki-Jana Hoever and Sepp Van Den Berg are both flying out to join the squad in Qatar after Tuesday night's 5-0 Carabao Cup defeat by Aston Villa.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is the third youngster travelling to link up with the seniors.

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Predicted Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Origi, Mane.

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