The Italian forward will be in the Reds’ starting XI at Anfield, with only Caoimhin Kelleher and Darwin Nunez retaining their places in the starting line-up for the side that plays AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Joe Gomez is the captain of the team against the Hammers.

Liverpool: Kelleher, Gomez, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley.

Subtitles: Jaros, Van Dijk, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Morton.