Liverpool team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line up vs Aston Villa – Klopp casts Fabinho doubt
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has cast doubt over whether Fabinho will start when the Reds return to Premier League action against Aston Villa this afternoon (3pm).
“I know it [one booking away from a ban], of course. What we do with it, I don't know, we have to see.
“No challenges at all! That's not possible against Aston Villa, playing without challenges, especially in that position. It's information we have to deal with.
“Maybe he has to deal with it on the pitch or I have to deal with it in the line-up."
Klopp’s comments suggest James Milner could come back into midfield, having been deployed at left-back for the thrilling Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal in midweek.
Liverpool team news: Jurgen Klopp must decide whether to risk Fabinho against Aston Villa (Image: GETTY•buildlineup.com)
Liverpool team news: Fabinho (R) is one booking away from a suspension (Image: GETTY)
However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has impressed in recent weeks and scored in the 5-5 draw against the Gunners, staking his claim to be included.
Naby Keita is a fitness doubt so is unlikely to start, with Jordan Henderson most likely to occupy the holding role if Fabinho is not selected.
And the rest of the Liverpool side picks itself with Alisson in goal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson in the full-back roles and the usual attacking trio up front.
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Liverpool team news: Is this how the Reds will line up against Aston Villa? (Image: buildlineup.com)
Liverpool predicted line-up vs Aston Villa – Premier League