Liverpool give Elliott the league’s first start, Henderson returns and Robertson on the bench

Harvey Elliott has secured a first Premier League start for Liverpool against Burnley, while captain Jordan Henderson returns to action for the Reds.

Henderson suffered a groin injury in the derby loss to Everton at Anfield in February and has not played for Jurgen Klopp’s men since, although he has been involved in England’s Euro campaign. 2020.

Elliott became the youngest player to make an appearance in Premier League history in May 2019, making his debut for former club Fulham at the age of 16 and 30 days.

The 18-year-old now has the chance from the start after appearing twice as a substitute in the 2019-20 campaign for Liverpool, with Andy Robertson also fit to return to the bench again.

The Scotland left-back suffered ankle ligament damage during a preseason friendly with Athletic Bilbao and although Saturday’s clash is too early to start again, it looks like it could be ready for the Chelsea game next week.

Liverpool lost 3-0 in their Premier League opener against Norwich City, in which Elliott tasted seven minutes of action on the bench, but they now host a side from Burnley who ended their 68 run. games unbeaten last season.

Mohamed Salah has scored once, his record-breaking fifth consecutive goal on the first day of a Premier League campaign, as well as two assists against the Canaries.

A brace against the Clarets would see the Egyptian striker reach 100 Premier League goals in 160 appearances. Only four players have achieved this feat in the competition before: Alan Shearer (124 games), Harry Kane (141), Sergio Aguero (147) and Thierry Henry (160).

Burnley, on the other hand, kicked off his campaign with a 2-1 home loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. They could win back-to-back league matches away at Anfield for the first time since 1894-95 and 1896-97.