Philippe Coutinho makes unexpected start for Liverpool in FA Cup replay against Plymouth Argyle

Updated 18/01/2017 at 18:46 GMT

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been named in the starting line-up to play Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday evening.

Jurgen Klopp and Philippe Coutinho

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The news comes as a surprise after the Brazilian midfielder started on the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford due to fitness concerns.

But Coutinho is one of a sprinkling of big names in an otherwise youthful Liverpool side who will look to reach the FA Cup fourth round tonight.

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Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Lucas Leiva all start, while there's a return for the much-maligned Loris Karius between the sticks.

Plymouth held the Reds to a goalless draw in the game at Anfield, taking the tie to tonight's replay at Home Park.

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