Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE score: Premier League updates from Anfield
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Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Wolves in the Premier League today.
Striker Darwin Nunez was fit after a shoulder injury and replaced Cody Gakpo in the forward line, Kostas Tsimikas came in for left-back Andy Robertson and the whole midfield was changed from Saturday’s draw at Crystal Palace with Fabinho, Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott all starting.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha missed out with an ankle problem so Joao Moutinho returned as the one change from the draw with Fulham last time out.
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate made his first appearance in a month after being put straight into the team to face Wolves after recovering from a hamstring injury as manager Jurgen Klopp made six changes.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
After Van Dijk cuts out a Semedo cross inside his own six-yard box, a swift Liverpool counter sees Salah make progress up the right flank before the ball breaks for Bajcetic, whose scuffed shot rolls straight at Sa in the centre of the Wolves goal.
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves kick off, and we are under way on Merseyside!
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The players are out on the pitch at Anfield, and kick-off is now just moments away!
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
By contrast with their hosts, Wolves make just one change today, with Moutinho coming in for Matheus Cunha after the latter sustained an ankle injury against Fulham last week. While the Brazilian striker therefore misses out entirely, Neto is finally back on bench after a frustrating five-month absence.
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A Liverpool side featuring six changes to that which drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace sees Konate complete his return from injury at centre-back; Matip drops to the bench. Robertson is also rested as Tsimikas starts at left-back, while Jurgen Klopp names a new-look midfield trio of Fabinho, Bajcetic and Elliott. Nunez has overcome a shoulder problem to lead the hosts' attack, with Gakpo named among the substitutes.
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