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Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE - Federico Chiesa starts, kick-off time, score and commentary stream

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Once the game kicks off though it will be all about securing the three points for Liverpool against the Premier League's bottom side, who arrive on Merseyside having picked up just two points all season. It is, in fact, only his second ever league start for the Reds, and his maiden one here at Anfield.



13:50Theo SquiresWolves team newsWolves starting XI: Sa, Doherty, Mosquera, S.Bueno, Krejci, H.Bueno, Andre, J.Gomes, Mane, Arokodare, Hwang.Subs: Johnstone, Wolfe, Stand Larsen, Arias, Hoever, Lopez, Gonzalez, Tchatchoua, Rawlings.13:47Paul GorstTeam news in fullFederico Chiesa makes his first Premier League start of the season as Liverpool host rock-bottom Wolves at Anfield. Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch complete the midfield three as the Reds start a first game of the campaign without the influential Szoboszlai, who is set to return to the squad against Leeds United on New Year's Day.

Has to be Chiesa, yes?13:22Ian DoyleWelcome very muchA very slightly chilly welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's Wolves and it's the Premier League.And for obvious reasons, this is going to be a very emotional occasion.Three points are ultimately still the aim for the Reds, though.Let's do this!13:17Theo SquiresChiesa's chance?Could we see Federico Chiesa make his first ever Premier League start at Anfield this afternoon?Given Liverpool's lengthy list of absentees, and the fact it's struggling Wolves who are today's opponents, he must fancy his chances!The Italian has impressed when turned to off the bench this season, but has remained limited to a bit-part role.If Arne Slot doesn't fancy him today, you wonder when the forward will ever get a look in.13:12Paul GorstBlood RedFancy some pre-match reading? It's sure to be an emotional day as Diogo Jota's two former clubs meet for the first time since his unimaginably tragic passing with his brother in early July.