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Liverpool Echo
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Paul Gorst

Fabinho absence explained as Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool midfield change for Leicester

Jurgen Klopp makes one change to the Liverpool team that hosts Leicester City as Harvey Elliott returns for Fabinho.

Brazil midfielder Fabinho is not included in the match-day squad and sits out the game for what has been described as 'personal reasons'. It's understood the Reds star's partner, Rebeca, is due to give birth imminently.

Elliott starts in midfield alongside Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara as Ibrahima Konate returns to the match-day squad as a substitute following his appearance for France in the World Cup.

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