Starting XI: How should Liverpool line up against Midtjylland?

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By Adam Brown (@AdamMNVi)Liverpool’s group-securing win over Ajax means the Reds have a chance to rest players on Wednesday night against FC Midtjylland. Remember kick-off is at 17:55 for this one!The Danish side put up a good fight at Anfield in the first tie when a late Mo Salah penalty sealed the deal, but with Midtjylland confirmed as 4th place in Group D, we could see less intensity this time around.Still, it’s a chance for players to test themselves against Premier League opposition – an audition for those looking to move to Europe’s elite leagues. For Klopp, it’s a much-needed rotation for the likes of Gini Wijnaldum and Andy Robertson.

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Here’s how we should line up:A youthful back four should see a debut in the Champions League for Billy Koumetio. Neco Williams continues his run in the side with Kostas Tsimikas handed another chance to impress.Jake Cain has impressed with the academy and could well have done enough to earn a start here with rest needed for Jordan Henderson. I don’t see a reason not to start him against Midtjylland if available.Naby Keita and Trent Alexander Arnold both returned to the squad against Wolves which means a chance for minutes to improve sharpness. Five substitutes should allow the Guinean to start the game alongside Curtis Jones.Rest for the front three allows a chance for Takumi Minamino to get some minutes, but where will the Japanese star play? We’ll likely see Divock Origi, but after not performing in the nine last time, the Belgian could be moved onto the left flank to allow Minamino to play centrally.To keep a player in the mould of Bobby Firmino central, I’ve gone with Minamino as the centre-forward. Origi and Jota start on the flanks.A lighter team selection and a trip to Denmark could make this one an entertaining game to watch. Regardless of the scoreline, it will be interesting to see how some of the players competing for regular first-team football perform.Score prediction: FC Midtjylland 2 – 3 Liverpool How does Chris think Liverpool will line up? Check out the Starting XI Prediction Show below!

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