Liverpool team news confirmed: Matip, Henderson & Jota benched as Klopp fields bold changes

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Liverpool are set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, with the Reds hoping to preserve their quadruple hopes.

One trophy down, Jurgen Klopp’s men could get even closer to a taste of more silverware with victory against the league leaders after keeping themselves involved still in one of the tightest title races witnessed.

With a clean bill of health (as Diogo Jota starts on the bench), the Merseysiders are enjoying a rare set of circumstances in that there is a broad array of talent to select from in this squad.

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Ahead of Alisson Becker in goal, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate start in the backline.

Skipper Jordan Henderson has been left out of the first-XI, with Naby Keita jumping into the middle of the park alongside Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho.

Up top, Luis Diaz gets the call-up to the starting lineup with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.

You can catch the full team news below, courtesy of @LFC:

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