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02nd Mar 2016

Liverpool make five changes for Manchester City clash

Coutinho dropped

Ben Kiely

Jurgen Klopp has drafted in five new starters for Liverpool’s second clash against Manchester City in less than a week.

Philippe Coutinho and Alberto Moreno, who started in the Capital On Cup final on Sunday have been dropped to the bench while Lucas, Daniel Sturridge and Mamadou Sakho miss the Wednesday night encounter through injury.

Klopp has opted to go with Divock Origi up front, while Kolo Toure and Dejan Lovren take the centre back places. John Flanagan returns at full back and Adam Lallana rejoins the Reds’ attack.

Manchester City have gone with a strong team which includes the likes of Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Raheem Sterling. Check out the full team below.

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