Liverpool have new midfielder opening as Jurgen Klopp sounds 'insane' Luton warning

This time last year, Jurgen Klopp was fretting over who exactly could line up in Liverpool's midfield. And while circumstances could rarely be more contrasting, the Reds boss once again finds himself having to address the same quandary.

Some 12 months ago, the continually misfiring engine room prompted first a rethink of personnel and then tactics from Klopp as the realisation dawned that an overhaul was required.

Now, though, it's the relentless injury crisis that is prompting a hasty assessment in the centre of the park, with Curtis Jones having joined Dominik Szoboszlai, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajectic on the sidelines. Even Trent Alexander-Arnold, an occasional dweller in midfield, is out.

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Opportunity, though, will now knock for one player for tonight's Premier League visit of Luton Town. And Ryan Gravenberch may have edged ahead in the battle to join Wataru Endo and Alexis Mac Allister, having been given the nod to replace the stricken Jones after only 34 minutes of the 4-1 Premier League win at Brentford on Saturday.

The Dutchman's form has been patchy since the turn of the year, but he delivered an encouraging showing, the highlight of which was his part in the build-up to Mac Allister notching the second goal. Indeed, with Endo having won the ball to initiate the move, the goal, which was assisted by Mohamed Salah, involved all three Reds midfielders.

The previous week at home to Burnley, though, it was Harvey Elliott who made the difference with his second-half cameo. Should he feature this evening, it will be a 100th appearance