Possible starting XV v Chelsea: Mane returns among four changes

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We think Jurgen Klopp will make a few switches from the team that beat Norwich 4-1 on Friday evening.

Thankfully, our boys will have had a proper rest before the midweek clash v Chelsea in the European Super Cup, unlike our opponents, who were battered on Sunday by Manchester United – away from home.

As a result, we’re the favourites to win in Istanbul, but shouldn’t underestimate a side who usually do well against us and will Antonio Rudiger and N’Golo Kante back available to start.

Adrian will start in Liverpool’s goal, with Trent and Andy Robertson at fullback, but we think Joel Matip may get the nod ahead of Joe Gomez to play alongside Virgil van Dijk.

In midfield, Naby Keita could come in for Gini Wijnaldum and line up alongside the undroppable Fabinho and in-form captain Jordan Henderson, who seems to be relishing his box-to-box role.

Up top, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino are surely certainties, with Mane likely to start ahead of Divock Origi, after looking very sharp off the bench against the Canaries.

Our predicted XI: Adrian; Trent, Robbo, VVD, Matip; Fabinho, Henderson, Keita; Mane, Salah, Firmino

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