UEFA CL: Curtis Jones starts as Henderson drops to bench; Ajax vs Liverpool
The Reds will be without Vurgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.
Curtis Jones will make his first Champions League start, leaving Jordan Henderson on the bench.
Fabinho drops into the back four alongside the recalled Joe Gomez with both Virgil Van Dijk and Joel Matip injured. James Milner and Georginio Wijnaldum both come into a totally new-look midfield.
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Ajax make change from their 5-1 thumping of Herenveen on Sunday, but a bit of a jig around formation wise from the hosts.
Lisandro Martinez comes in at the back with Daley Blind - remember that name? - moving into midfield. The only one to drop out, interestingly enough, is giant forward Lassina Traore, meaning Dusan Tadic - remember that one too? - will probably lead the line.
Ladies and gentlemen,
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) October 21, 2020
Our team to face @LFC! ❌❌❌#UCL #ajaliv pic.twitter.com/azm5AxxFIF
Ajax: Onana, Mazraoui, Schurrs, Martinez, Tagliafico, Gravenberch, Klaassen, Blind, Neres, Kudus, Tadic.
Subs: Stekelenburg, Kotarsi, Alvarez, Klaiber, Huntelaar, Promes, Ekkelenkamp, Labyad, Traore.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 21, 2020
Here’s how we line-up for tonight’s trip to @AFCAjax ???? #AJALIV
Liverpool: Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Gomez, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Jones, Milner, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
Subs: Kelleher, Jaros, Henderson, Minamino, Jota, Shaqiri, Origi, R Williams, Cain, N Williams.