Leicester City vs Liverpool – Diaz replaces Nunez

Luis Diaz replaces Darwin Nunez in the Liverpool front line as Jurgen Klopp’s men seek a seventh league win on the trot at the King Power Stadium.

Liverpool last turned out in a 1-0 affair against European football hopefuls Brentford with a strike from Mohamed Salah earning them the three points to remain in the hunt for a top four finish.

Konate partners Van Dijk

The young Frenchman gets the nod ahead of Joel Matip to play alongside Virgil van Dijk in the heart of the Liverpool backline against Leicester City.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson start in the full-back roles on either flank.

Diaz returns to the first XI

The in form Curtis Jones keeps his berth on the team sheet to join the skipper Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the heart of the midfield for Liverpool.

In the attacking lineup, Mo Salah is provided company by new boy Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, the latter of whom replaces Darwin Nunez in the XI.

Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture: 

Leicester City XI