Liverpool predicted XI v Leeds: Thiago and Diogo Jota start

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Liverpool take on Leeds United at Elland Road tonight looking to claim a vital three points in their quest to earn a top-four finish.

The Reds crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid in midweek and Jurgen Klopp can now focus on the league.

Liverpool defeated Leeds 4-3 on the first day of the campaign in one of the Premier League’s games of the season.

Both teams will fancy their chances this evening and we looked at who might start for the Reds this evening.

In goal and back four

Alisson Becker should start between the posts for Liverpool, whilst the full-backs are likely to remain the same, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson both starting.

Klopp has seen Ozan Kabak and Nat Phillips strike up a decent partnership in recent weeks and he could let that continue flourishing this evening.

Midfield

Thiago has been dropped to the bench in recent weeks but he could return to the fray here.

The Liverpool summer signing hasn’t quite made the Premier League grade just yet and he’ll be keen to get back into the team.

Alongside him, Fabinho has been Liverpool’s reliable performer this season so should get the nod along with Gini Wijnaldum.

In attack

Diogo Jota should start the game tonight and it’ll probably be at the expense of Roberto Firmino.

The £90,000-a-week player has been bang in form this season and will add some energy to the Liverpool team.

On the flanks expect Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to start the game, with Xherdan Shaqiri starting on the bench.

Here is how Liverpool could line up tonight: