Gomez begins alongside Ibrahima Konate in the centre of the Reds’ defence as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.
Meanwhile, Thiago and Henderson are in contention to make their first appearances of pre-season and 16-year-old Kaide Gordon is handed a starting berth.
Liverpool: Kelleher, N. Williams, Konate, Gomez, Tsimikas, Fabinho, Jones, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gordon, Minamino, Firmino.
Subs: Karius, H. Davies, Thiago, Henderson, Origi, B. Davies, R. Williams, Woodburn, Beck, Cain, Clarkson, Bradley.
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