Liverpool line-up for Galatasaray confirmed as Florian Wirtz one of five changes by Arne Slot
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool team news has been confirmed with the starting line-up for the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Galatasaray this eveningFlorian Wirtz will make his first start in four games after Arne Slot named a strong starting line-up for the Champions League clash at Galatasaray.Wirtz, who made his comeback as a late substitute in the Premier League win at Wolves on Friday after being absent with a back problem, steps in to the left of the attack for the round of 16 first leg showdown at Rams Park this evening.It’s one of five changes made by Slot against the Turkish champions, with there being enforced rotation in goal with Giorgi Mamardashvili replacing the injured Alisson Becker.Joe Gomez switches from centre-back to right-back to allow for the return of Ibrahima Konate at the heart of defence alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageMilos Kerkez comes in at left-back, while Dominik Szoboszlai is moved to the number 10 role as Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister continue at the base of midfield.Hugo Ekitike is promoted from the bench to lead the line while Mohamed Salah, who was among the substitutes for the 1-0 league stage defeat here in September, is on the right wing.Liverpool have Freddie Woodman and Kornel Misciur as goalkeepers on a bench that also includes young centre-back Amara Nallo and teenage winger Kieran Morrison.LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Jones, Gakpo, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Nallo, Morrison, Ngumoha.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCUEFA Champions LeagueFlorian WirtzArne Slot