Predicted Liverpool XI to face Atalanta

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Liverpool face Atalanta in the Champions League tonight, and are hopeful of taking another three points to take another step towards the last 16.

The Reds have won their first two matches, but now face arguably their toughest test in the form of the Serie A side, who are known for their exciting brand of attacking football.

Last season the Italians reached the quarter-final stage of the competition before crashing out in heartbreaking fashion to Paris Saint-Germain, and will be hoping for another good showing this season.

Jurgen Klopp has some injury concerns heading to the game, and it’s likely the German will be making a number of changes to his side.

Alisson should play, and there could be a back four of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Andy Robertson.

Matip has missed the last four matches but trained on Sunday. Klopp will surely wanted to get the experienced Cameroonian back into the starting XI if given the OK by club medics.

In midfield, Thiago is unlikely to feature and Naby Keita will be lacking match fitness, so Klopp may turn to Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner – a workhorse trident he’s used many times before in Europe.

Up top, perhaps in-form Diogo Jota will come in at the expense of Roberto Firmino, with the Portuguese having started the West Ham game on the bench.

Klopp is likely to recall Sadio Mane and Mo Salah after starting on the bench against Midtjylland.

Liverpool need to respect Atalanta and althought they’ve taken maximum points so far, the Reds need a strong side out in order to make sure of another victory.