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A win, however artificially, would lift Jürgen Klopp's side level on points with top for at least a day.

But it's rare that Klopp hails the Saturday lunchtime slot as a blessing, and it does come with a ludicrously short turnaround from the Everton defeat.

Either way, something has to improve, with Liverpool at least able to end the German's tenure with some rousing performances.

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Cody Gakpo will be available for selection again after missing the Merseyside derby for the birth of his child.

These are the teams that some of our Liverpool.com writers would select.

Matt Addison - Mohamed Salah starts

What should Liverpool do here?

I've seen suggestions that you just rotate and give young players a go for the rest of the season but Liverpool needs to wrap up Champions League qualification and end the Klopp era on a high.

Salah has five goals in nine Premier League matches in 2024 so it isn't all bad, but a good performance here would go a long way and I want to see him given the opportunity.

My starting XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Díaz

Predicted scoreline: 2-0 to Liverpool.

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James Martin - Two midfield wildcards

If there's one thing we should have learned this season, it's that a young team does not mean throwing in the towel.

Klopp would have to be prepared for some criticism if he fielded a 'weakened' side against West Ham, with the title still mathematically on the line, but how many senior players have truly earned their spots?

Ringing the changes sends a message about standards after the derby defeat, while also showing off the young talent to incoming boss Arne Slot.
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