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title: "Liverpool predicted XI: Porto (A)"
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author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2018-02-13T17:15:25Z"
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# Liverpool predicted XI: Porto (A)

It’s been a long time since Liverpool were in a Champions League knockout game but the wait will soon be over when the Reds face Porto on Wednesday evening.

Jurgen Klopp’s men topped their group without losing a game and will be looking to build upon the weekend’s win over Southampton.

With a few players returning from injury, Klopp has almost a full squad to choose from, although Emre Can is suspended for the game.

Here’s the XI I think the manager will select for the game:

### Loris Karius

Loris Karius played all six group games and it looks like he’ll stay in the side for the knockouts too.

### Joe Gomez

Gomez is back fit and I think Klopp will pick him over Trent Alexander-Arnold to give a bit more defensive stability to the Reds.

### Dejan Lovren

Lovren didn’t play at St Mary’s but I think he gets the nod here.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/02/912313256.jpg)

### Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool’s record signing looks set to make his European debut for the club.

### Andrew Robertson

Alberto Moreno is back fit and is certainly an option but I think Klopp sticks with Robertson.

### Jordan Henderson

With Can suspended, Henderson will anchor the midfield.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/02/914184578.jpg)

### Gini Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum’s energy could be a key factor in this game.

### James Milner

There are a few options open to Klopp for the third midfield role, with Adam Lallana and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in contention, but I think he’ll want Milner’s experience on the field.

### Sadio Mane

Mane’s form has been hit and miss but he’s still a huge threat and will start.

![Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/02/914289438.jpg)

### Mohamed Salah

Speaking of huge threats! Mo Salah has been in amazing goal scoring form all year. He’ll be looking for goal number 30 of the season in Portugal.

### Roberto Firmino

Liverpool’s key man, Firmino will lead the line.