The midfielder replaces Curtis Jones in the line-up at Turf Moor in the Reds’ final away game of 2020-21.
James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are back on the bench after injury and illness respectively.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, R. Williams, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
Subs: Adrian, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Tsimikas, Shaqiri, Origi, N. Williams, Koumetio.