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Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge misses Barcelona game with 'slight hip issue'

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will sit out Saturday's preseason friendly with Barcelona, the club have announced.

Sturridge has been left out of Jurgen Klopp's squad at Wembley as a precaution because of a problem with his hip.

A post on Liverpool's official Twitter account read: "Daniel Sturridge has been left out of today's #LFC squad as a precaution due to a slight hip issue."

The England international has only made two appearances in preseason so far, having been given extended time off after playing at the European Championship.

Meanwhile, James Milner has been picked ahead of Alberto Moreno at left-back for the game against Luis Enrique's side.

Roberto Firmino will lead the Reds' forward line, with Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane supporting the Brazilian in attack.

Barcelona's Luis Suarez will face his former club for the first time since leaving in the summer of 2014. The Uruguayan is joined by Lionel Messi in La Liga outfit's starting XI.