Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Leicester: Gerrard returns, Lucas keeps place

The confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Leicester in tonight’s Premier League match sees Steven Gerrard return to the starting 11.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's substitute captain Steven Gerrard in action against Stoke City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers makes three changes to the side that beat Stoke City 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday.

Glen Johnson keeps his place, switching to left-back and Javier Manquillo coming in at right-back instead of Jose Enrique.

Gerrard replaces Joe Allen in midfield, while Adam Lallana replaces Philippe Coutinho.

Rickie Lambert continues up front, assisted by Raheem Sterling.

Again there is no recognised forward named on the bench.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Manquillo, Skrtel, Toure, Johnson, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Sterling, Lallana, Lambert.

Subs: Jones, Lovren, Coutinho, Moreno, Allen, Can, Markovic.

Leicester City: Schmeichel, De Laet, Morgan (c), Wasilewski, Konchesky, Schlupp, Cambiasso, James, Mahrez, Vardy, Ulloa.

Subs: Hamer, Drinkwater, King, Albrighton, Moore, Knockaert, Wood

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Leicester City vs Liverpool kicks off at 7.45pm and is live on BT Sport in the UK.