European champions Liverpool begin their 2019/20 Premier League campaign with a potentially tricky game against newcomers Norwich City on Friday night, at what should be a raucous Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s men must see this as an opportunity to lay down a marker to other challengers, most notably Manchester City.
The Reds were unconvincing during the pre-season, chiefly due to the late return of some of their key players, but their performance against City in the Community Shield showed that fitness and quality of football are both improving.
With regards to team news, James Milner, who missed last Sunday’s game due to a tight muscle, was back in training on Wednesday and should be in the squad.
Nathaniel Clyne is a long-term absentee, while new signing Adrian is expected to feature as a backup goalkeeper on the substitutes’ bench.
Here’s how we think Klopp may line his team up for the game against Norwich:
