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Paul Gorst

Liverpool make five changes as Mohamed Salah returns for Villarreal

Jurgen Klopp makes five changes to his Liverpool team as they travel to Villarreal for a place in the Champions League final.

After missing Saturday's 1-0 win at Newcastle, Klopp has recalled Mohamed Salah to his front three as Diogo Jota keeps his place down the middle, with Sadio Mane on the left.

In midfield, Naby Keita is given the nod over captain Jordan Henderson as Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho come back in for the game at La Ceramica this evening.

In defence, Ibrahima Konate steps in for Joel Matip in the centre as the Frenchman partners Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold keep their places at left and right-back, respectively.

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As expected, Roberto Firmino misses out with a foot injury but Divock Origi returns to the bench after missing the Newcastle victory through illness.

Liverpool will secure their third Champions League final appearance in five seasons if they avoid defeat to Unai Emery's men this evening.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Keita; Salah, Mane, Jota.

Subs: Kelleher, Milner, Gomez, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Mimamino, Tsimikas, Diaz, Origi, Matip, Elliott.

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