Liverpool could make four changes against Bournemouth as midfielder faces fitness race
Liverpool kept alive hopes of a quadruple when they ensured a narrow first-leg advantage in their League Cup semi-final against Fulham on Wednesday evening.
Willian's first-half strike for the visitors was overturned in the second half by goals from Curtis Jones and substitute Cody Gakpo as the Reds earned a 2-1 triumph to close on a record 14th final appearance in the competition.
Liverpool now turn their attentions back to the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday week. And here we look ahead to the changes Jurgen Klopp could make when his team are next in action.
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While Liverpool are struggling with a long list of unavailable players - the majority of which are unlikely to return in time for the game on the South Coast - there remains scope for some rotation for Klopp.
In goal, for example, where Alisson Becker will replace Caoimhin Kelleher. Adrian is third choice. Conor Bradley will be favourite to continue at right-back in place of the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold, although Joe Gomez is another option. However, Gomez is almost likely to remain at left-back ahead of Owen Beck with both Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas still sidelined.
At centre-back, the decision will be whether Jarell Quansah can displace either Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konate. Gomez will most certainly be required elsewhere while Joel Matip is out for the season. Nat Phillips is also available.
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One position not expected to see any change is the number six role, with Alexis Mac Allister in possession given Wataru Endo is away at the Asia Cup.
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