He replaces the injured Joel Matip at St. James’ Park as the Reds make two changes from the weekend draw with West Bromwich Albion.
James Milner also starts in midfield in place of Georginio Wijnaldum, while Thiago Alcantara is named on the bench after returning to fitness.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Fabinho, Robertson, Milner, Henderson, Jones, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
Subs: Kelleher, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Shaqiri, Origi, R. Williams, N. Williams.