Former Chelsea Wonderkid Makes Debut For Liverpool, New Paul Pogba Missing

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has announced his starting line-up for his side's first pre-season fixture against National League side Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Wednesday night.

The German tactician will closely monitor his new recruit Dominic Solanke, who will make his debut for the Reds after completing his transfer from Premier League champions Chelsea.

The Golden Ball winner at the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup will start the second half, the Reds have announced.

Another player of Nigerian descent in the shape of Sheyi Ojo has made Liverpool's starting line-up, while ex-Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has not been selected.

England C international James Alabi is on the books of Tranmere Rovers.

Liverpool First Half: Karius, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Lucas, Milner, Henderson, Grujic, Wijnaldum, Ojo, Firmino, Sturridge.

Liverpool Second Half : Karius, Clyne, Gomez, Klavan, Flanagan, Stewart, Chirivella, Woodburn, Markovic, Kent, Solanke.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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