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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Jurgen Klopp forced to leave two first-team stars out of Champions League squad

Jurgen Klopp has elected to leave both Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Liverpool's Champions League squad for the upcoming group stage.

The Reds are set to kick-off their latest venture into Europe’s premier club competition when they travel to Italy to take on Serie A giants Napoli this week. They will also face Dutch giants Ajax and Scottish side Rangers in this season's group.

Ahead of this week's opener, the Merseysiders' have named their squad for the group stages and while it will have a familiar look to it, last year's beaten finalists will be without the experienced midfield duo due to injury.

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