Liverpool's Joel Matip: Receives FIFA clearance
Matip is on the bench for Saturday's match against Liverpool.
Analysis:
Matip has finally been given clearance by FIFA to play after he declined to represent Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, and while his return is a great boost to the side, his fantasy value in the short term if obviously limited as a substitute. Ragnar Klavan and Dejan Lovren will start in central defence.
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