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James Milner’s injury is an opportunity for this star player to shine at Anfield

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Liverpool 32-year-old midfielder, James Milner suffered a hamstring injury during the EPL game against Man City = on Sunday.

The Red midfielder was immediately replaced by Guinea international Naby Keita.

Well, a recent report from Liverpool have made it known that James Milner will be out for a month and will not be back until November before the game between Liverpool and Arsenal.

This means Jurgen Klopp will be left with the trio of Gini Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita in the midfield.

However, this may be an opportunity for Liverpool new signing and Brazil international, Fabinho to make his first start for Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp will surely rotate his team during James Milner absence, this is because the Reds will participate in the EPL and UCL which would have an effect on the players playing consistently.

Fabinho joined Liverpool from French football club, AS Monaco in the summer transfer window alongside Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson Becker.

While the other trio have started for Liverpool, Fabinho has only played from the bench with little time to perform.

Jurgen Klopp disclosed the reason he was yet to start Fabinho, citing is inability to adapt fully to the Reds style of play.

However, with the absence of James Milner, Fabinho will be the one to come on board.

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