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Simon Mignolet is set to be axed again by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Goalkeeper Mignolet , who was singled out for criticism by manager Klopp last weekend, will be a victim as the German gets tough with his out-of-form Reds.

Loris Karius is likely to be recalled in place of Mignolet, while Klopp looks certain to bring back Giorginio Wijnaldum in midfield and Divock Origi may also get a starting opportunity up front.

Mignolet started the season in the team but Klopp made clear early on that summer-buy Karius was his number one, only for a string of disappointing performances to offer the Belgian a surprise reprieve in December.

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But high-profile errors against Chelsea last Wednesday and then Hull three days later have forced Klopp to reconsider, and he is now ready to give Karius another chance... and hasten Mignolet's departure from Anfield.

His sale in the summer could finance a move for England No1 Joe Hart , although Liverpool have not so far considered the Manchester City star spending the season on loan at Torino as a target.

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Klopp sees Karius as having a long-term Anfield future and wants the Germany U21 international - voted second-best keeper in the Bundesliga last season when he played for Mainz - to have a decent run to try to make the number one position his.

That is likely to start this weekend, especially as the 23-year-old has been one of the few Reds to perform to a decent level in recent weeks, when he was given a chance in the Cup ties against Plymouth, Southampton and Wolves.

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Karius will be offered the chance of a run of games until the end of the season, and only after that will the manager decide if he needs to pursue an experienced alternative for next season.

Adam Lallana looks certain to play, despite carrying a knock .

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The England midfielder is also in talks over a new deal, with Klopp identifying him as a key figure for the Reds' future.

Talks are at an advanced stage but it is unlikely an agreement will be reached for another few weeks, with the player's representatives still to iron out a few details.