Teams: Four stars return for Liverpool but England ace withdraws from squad for Palace tie

Philippe Coutinho is back in the Liverpool squad for the visit of Crystal Palace

PHILIPPE COUTINHO returns to the Liverpool XI for their clash with Crystal Palace today.

 

Brazilian Coutinho was rested for the Reds' Europa League trip to Rubin Kazan on Thursday.

Adam Lallana, who also sat out the clash, starts in midfield in place of Joe Allen, while centre-half Martin Skrtel and midfielder Lucas are also back.

It was also confirmed today that James Milner has withdrawn from the England squad for friendlies against Spain and France later this month.

As for Palace, manager Alan Pardew has gone for Bakary Sako up front after Dwight Gayle failed a late fitness test.

Pape Souare comes in for Joel Ward at full-back in the only other change from the XI that started in their 0-0 draw at Manchester United last week.

 

Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Sakho, Skrtel, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Lallana, Ibe, Coutinho, Benteke.

Subs: Bogdan, Lovren, Firmino, Allen, Origi, Brannagan, Teixeira.

Crystal Palace: Hennessey; Kelly, Dann, Delaney, Souare, Zaha, Cabaye, McArthur, Puncheon, Sako, Bolasie.

Subs: Speroni, Ward, Hangeland, Ledley, Mutch, Bamford, Wickham.