Jürgen Klopp has explained how Liverpool’s fixture schedule was behind the decision to make three changes to his starting line-up for today’s meeting with Aston Villa.
The champions return to action at Anfield this afternoon three days after their last outing – a defeat at Manchester City on Thursday.
The Reds then face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday followed by a home encounter with Burnley on Saturday.
As a result, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Divock Origi have been brought into the XI today, with Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino being named on the bench.