Jurgen Klopp faces Andy Robertson’s decision as Liverpool consider switching midfield

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Liverpool extended their unbeaten start to the season with a superb victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane scored to ensure the Reds qualified for the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-0 win over the 10-man Spaniard.

Liverpool now face the last of seven games in 23 days when they travel to in-form West Ham United on Sunday.

Here we are looking at what changes Jurgen Klopp can make when his team is next.

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The defensive performance against Atletico gave Klopp serious food for thought ahead of the trip to the London Stadium.

Joel Matip, who has been restored as center back partner for Virgil van Dijk, was impressive and once again beat Ibrahima Konate in the stroke order.

Nat Phillips appeared for only his second time this season as a late substitute on Wednesday as Joe Gomez satisfied a calf complaint.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was excellent against Atletico and was the favorite at right-back, ahead of Nico Williams.

However, Klopp could face a decision in the role of left-back, as Costas Tsimikas did well in the middle of the week when he replaced Andy Robertson.

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Tiago or not?

Fabinho’s return brought much-needed balance in midfield, and with Thiago returning from the bench after nearly six weeks with a calf problem, there was a more distinct look for Liverpool.

Jordan Henderson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain completed the starting engine room, with the latter no doubt keen to make an appearance at West Ham having scored there in 2017 and 2020.

Curtis Jones could offer another alternative although Liverpool are still assessing the eye problem that forced him to miss the match on Wednesday.

However, Naby Keita, James Milner and Harvey Elliott remained out of the tournament.

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Firmino is missing

Roberto Firmino’s prolonged loss of his Achilles tendon is likely a huge blow to the Brazilian, who has found consistent good form lately.

However, Diogo Jota did shine when he started against Atlético, as did Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Divock Origi has been in the starting line-up for Liverpool’s last two games at West Ham and could offer another option, along with Takumi Minamino.

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