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Liverpool prepare to give a warm welcome to Steven Gerrard as the former Reds midfielder returns to Anfield in the away dugout for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
The Reds saw off AC Milan 2-1 in the Champions League in midweek, while Gerrard's men beat Leicester City by the same scoreline last weekend, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
LIVERPOOL vs. ASTON VILLA
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LIVERPOOL
Out: Roberto Firmino (thigh), Curtis Jones (eye), Harvey Elliott (ankle), Nat Phillips (facial) Doubtful: Diogo Jota (knock)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Jota, Mane
ASTON VILLA
Out: Trezeguet (fitness), Leon Bailey (thigh), Bertrand Traore (thigh) Doubtful: Danny Ings (thigh), Matt Targett (head), Morgan Sanson (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young; McGinn, Nakamba, Luiz; Ramsey, Buendia; Watkins
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Liverpool
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Aston Villa
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