Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will come into his first home match as Liverpool manager with huge injury concerns with Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino, Christian Benteke, Danny Ings and Joe Gomez among the first-team names absent from selection. The Liverpool boss is also unlikely to risk Daniel Sturridge on Thursday, which should give Divock Origi another chance to impress up front. Dejan Lovren and Kolo Toure could be given their chance to stake a claim to be in Klopp's regular defence here. Jordan Ibe could also be given a run out with Philippe Coutinho expected to be rested ahead of the weekend's clash with Southampton.
Rubin
Kazan Rubin Kazan have a clean bill of health for the trip to Anfield and are expected to field their strongest side. The fixture could see former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov return to Merseyside to add spice to the fixture.
Prediction
Liverpool have opened up their Europa League group stage campaign with two draws against Bordeaux and Sion, but could potentially top the group with a win here. Rubin Kazan, on the other hand, only have one point to show for their two matches. They are also in a terrible run of form in the Russian Premier League having won just three of their opening 12 league matches. There will be a special atmosphere for Klopp's first match at Anfield, which should give the players an added boost for this fixture.
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