EPL Matchday 1: Henderson starts for Reds as new signing Rodrigo benched; Liverpool vs Leeds

Liverpool can extend their unbeaten home run to 60 matches having not lost at Anfield since April 2017.

EPL Matchday 1: Henderson starts for Reds as new signing Rodrigo benched; Liverpool vs Leeds
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Liverpool seeks to defend its league title starting the game against Leeds United at Anfield.

The Reds are unbeaten in their last eight games against Leeds in all competitions.

Doubtful Jordan Henderson captains the team in their opening fixture as Klopp's keeps up with his usual line up with the front three – Firmino, Mane, and Salah named.

Patrick Bamford keeps his place in the starting XI, with new signing Rodrigo on the bench.

Robin Koch makes his debut for Marcelo Bielsa's side, partnered by Pascal Struijk. Captain Liam Cooper misses out through injury.

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Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Keita, Salah, Firmino, Mane.

Subs: Adrian, Fabinho, Milner, Jones, Minamino, Origi, Matip.

 

 

Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Struijk, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, Harrison, Hernandez, Costa, Bamford

Subs: Casilla, Poveda-Ocampo, Alioski, Robers, Rodrigo, Shackleton, Casey