Jürgen Klopp has injury problems elsewhere on the pitch, but his forward line is bursting with energy and goals

Diogo Jota was man of the match when Wolves played at Anfield last December, even if he did miss a couple of chances that might have allowed his side to claim something from the game. As it was, they lost 1-0, had a goal disallowed through VAR intervention and probably left Merseyside without realising Jürgen Klopp had become a fan of one of their best players.

Jota will be lining up for the home side when the teams meet again on Sunday – or at least he will if Liverpool stick to the same starting lineup they used against Ajax in midweek. That would mean leaving the enormously talented Roberto Firmino on the bench once again, which many think a sensible compromise given Jota is already into double figures for goals this season. Others, including Klopp, would regret the omission of a player who frequently brings the best out of his teammates.

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