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Jürgen Klopp explains three changes for Watford clash

Jürgen Klopp has explained his reasons for making two changes in addition to an enforced alteration at centre-back for the clash with Watford.

Joe Gomez lines up alongside Virgil van Dijk for the lunchtime fixture at Anfield after Dejan Lovren was sidelined by a muscle injury.

The manager has also brought in James Milner at left-back and Xherdan Shaqiri, with Andy Robertson and Naby Keita dropping to the bench.

Asked how the changes might impact the Reds’ performance, Klopp said: “Hopefully in a positive way, that’s the plan.

“Rotation in a moment when a player maybe doesn’t need it is the best way to do it.