Full Liverpool squad available for Burnley as eight players missing and one major doubt emerges
Liverpool have the chance to go back to the top of the Premier League table on Boxing Day, as they travel to Burnley this evening.
After frustrating home draws against Manchester United and Arsenal in their last two top-flight outings, the Reds will be hoping a festive fixture away from Anfield can rekindle some spark.
Jurgen Klopp's side currently trail Arsenal by a point and the Gunners will need to wait until Wednesday before playing again. Defending champions Manchester City are also in action on December 27 at Everton.
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So it gives the Reds a chance to apply some pressure to their title rivals and they will be big favourites to do so against the Clarets. Vincent Kompany's side won at Fulham last time out, although they have struggled for large parts of the season and have been particularly poor at home.
Here is a closer look at how the Liverpool squad is shaping up before the encounter.
Nine could miss Burnley
The Reds' injury list grew again after Arsenal, with Kostas Tsimikas suffering a suspected broken collarbone. Luis Diaz is also a doubt due to a knee issue.
Elsewhere, Klopp has a number of separate long-term injured players to deal with. Diogo Jota, Alexis Mac Allister and Andy Robertson are all still out, while Joel Matip is expected to miss the entire campaign.
Liverpool are also waiting on Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic to make their comebacks in the new year, with the two midfielders yet to play a minute of Premier League football this season, while Ben Doak is out after having surgery.
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