Toure starts as Reds make three changes at Stoke
Kolo Toure starts for Liverpool as Jürgen Klopp makes three changes for this evening’s Capital One Cup semi-final, first-leg clash with Stoke City.
The Ivorian begins in the centre of defence at the Britannia Stadium in place of Mamadou Sakho.
There are also recalls for Adam Lallana and Joe Allen against the Potters, with Christian Benteke and Jordon Ibe named on the bench.
James Milner is among the substitutes, returning to the squad for the first time since sustaining a calf injury.
Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Toure, Lovren, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Allen, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino. Subs: Bogdan, Milner, Benteke, Brannagan, Ibe, Smith, Randall.