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Crystal Palace v Liverpool: Live matchday blog

Pre-match

Team news

Liverpool hope to have Joel Matip available in the matchday squad at Selhurst Park after the defender returned to training and came through an inter-squad match at Melwood on Wednesday.

Dejan Lovren remains unavailable, however, due to a pelvis issue.

Palace boss Roy Hodgson reported on Friday that he has a fully-fit squad to choose from against the Reds, having kicked off the campaign with a 2-0 win at Fulham.

Mamadou Sakho and Christian Benteke are expected to face their former team.