Liverpool's formation explained as Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota play vs Man City
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool in their clash with Manchester City.Jurgen Klopp has chosen to put the Brazilian and in-form Diogo Jota in his starting XI at the Etihad.As a result, summer signing Jota will be deployed up front instead of the Reds’ normal frontman.Firmino will figure in the playmaker role ahead of Liverpool’s two-man midfield of captain Jordan Henderson and Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum.It’s a bold call from Klopp, with fans and pundits having been debating all week if Jota or Firmino should start.The Reds manager has ultimately gambled in going with both, which arguably leaves his midfield somewhat exposed against a tough City team.Pep Guardiola has a three-man midfield of Rodri, Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.Want to be on the ball with all.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk
