Liverpool’s hectic September continues with a visit from Leicester City in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.
The Reds have been busy this month but will have to be on top form to see off a Leicester side who have rediscovered their mojo in the Championship, establishing themselves as early leaders of the second tier.
Here’s how Jurgen Klopp could set up for this one.
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher – Kelleher relies on competitions like this for minutes. He’ll be desperate for a chance to impress.
RB: Stefan Bajcetic – Used in an inverted role against LASK, Bajcetic could start at right-back once again but expect him to spend most of his time in midfield.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – After dropping to the bench for the West Ham United game, Konate will expect to return for this one and will have to provide the senior experience.
CB: Jarell Quansah – Young Quansah is on the cusp of a breakthrough into the squad and a solid performance here will only aid his quest for regular minutes.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – Andy Robertson should be granted a rest here and Tsimikas will gleefully take his place.
DM: Wataru Endo – Klopp has acknowledged that Endo has played limited minutes since joining this summer, so this is the sort of the game the Japan international will expect to play.
CM: Harvey Elliott – Whether Elliott’s future lies in midfield or further forward remains to be seen but the teenager is undoubtedly good enough to be excelling in games like this.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – Gravenberch stood out against LASK before limping off with cramp. Klopp felt he was the best player on the pitch and so a similar level of performance would not go amiss.
RW: Ben Doak – Playing second-fiddle to Mohamed Salah is a tough task but Doak is clearly up for the battle of proving himself in limited minutes. The Scot looks like a future star.
ST: Cody Gakpo – Immense competition in Liverpool’s attack has seen Gakpo struggle for minutes this month. He’ll be desperate for a full 90 to get himself firing again.
LW: Diogo Jota – Like Gakpo, Jota has not managed to hold down a permanent spot in the starting lineup this season. Minutes in a competition like this will be key to fighting his way back.
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