He is taking Benteke place in the squad defo.
Starting 11, who knows, rotation rotation and injuries will probably determine that.
1st game of season as squad stands this would be my front 4:-
---- Studger -----
- Mane - Coutinho - Firmino -
Effectively yes ... in the squad.
Palace have come in with a £25m bid for Benteke which balances the books.
Crystal Palace have made a £25m bid to sign Christian Benteke from Liverpool.
The 25-year old striker is at Euro 2016 with Belgium but has fallen out of favour at Liverpool since boss Jürgen Klopp took over last October.
The forward joined the Reds for £32.5m in July 2015 under former boss Brendan Rodgers and has scored 10 goals.
He has started only eight league games under Klopp and last month said: "I'd like to stay if I remain in the coach's plans. If not, it'll become difficult."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36689057
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