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Coutinho starts for Liverpool against Tottenham, Sturridge on bench

Kevin Coulson

Updated 27/08/2016 at 10:46 GMT

Philippe Coutinho will start for Liverpool against Tottenham after recovering from a hamstring problem.

Philippe Coutinho against Arsenal

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The Brazilian takes the place of Daniel Sturridge, who scored twice in midweek and complained about playing in a wide position.
Tottenham start with Michel Vorm in goal, with Hugo Lloris still injured, and Dele Alli is back in the XI with Vincent Janssen on the bench.
Tottenham: Vorm, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Wanyama, Eriksen, Alli, Lamela; Kane (c). Subs: McGee, Carter-Vickers, Davies, Onomah, Winks, Janssen, Son
Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Mane, Coutinho, Firmino. Subs: Manninger, Grujic, Moreno, Lucas, Sturridge, Origi, Stewart.
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