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Liverpool Echo
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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool fans want four line-up changes for Benfica clash in Champions League

Liverpool are busy preparing for their Champions League clash against Benfica this evening. The Reds take on the Portuguese outfit in the first leg of their quarter-final tie tonight.

Jurgen Klopp’s side go into the match on the back of a 2-0 win over Watford in the Premier League. Diogo Jota and Fabinho got the goals for the Reds, as the quest for an unprecedented quadruple still remains alive.

In the build-up to tonight's match, Klopp confirmed that he has a fully fit squad available at his disposal. Naby Keita missed the win over Watford with a knee problem, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has recently recovered from a hamstring injury.

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Ahead of tonight's game against Benfica, Liverpool fans have picked the team that they would like to see Klopp choose. In their line-up, it sees four changes from the side that started the win over Watford.

Alisson Becker is chosen between the posts, while Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk retain their places from the weekend. Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate are brought into the team in place of Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.

Into midfield and one of the other changes sees Fabinho start in place of Curtis Jones. Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson also retain their places from the victory over Watford.

Then up front, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota also remain in the fans’ line-up compared to the weekend. Salah was withdrawn after 60 minutes at the weekend, while Jota played the full 90 minutes as well as getting on the score sheet.

The one change sees Luis Diaz introduced in place of Roberto Firmino. Of course, this change would see Diaz go on the left wing while Jota starts on through the middle.

Ahead of tonight's Champions League clash, here at the ECHO we're giving you the chance to pick your starting XI. Share yours with us on Twitter and let us know in the comments below who you would like to see start.

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