Liverpool are back in action after their winter break when they travel to AFC Bournemouth on Sunday (16.30 GMT).
And after not playing last weekend, the Reds' lead at the top of the Premier League table has been cut. Manchester City's late 3-2 victory over Newcastle United, along with Aston Villa's 0-0 draw against Everton, means Jurgen Klopp's side are two points clear at the summit.
Jurgen Klopp's troops have had some much-needed time off to revitalise and the Liverpool boss will be hoping that is just the tonic for his side to continue their assault on four fronts. Not only are the Reds leading the top flight but they're 90 minutes away from reaching the Carabao Cup final and are into the Fa Cup fourth round and last 16 of the Europa League respectively.
Bournemouth will prove difficult opposition for Klopp's side, however. After a difficult start to the season, the Cherries have picked up markedly in recent months and now sit 12th in the table.
Both sides have injury and availability issues heading into the Vitality Stadium fixture.

5. Gabriel Jesus - minor doubt
The forward recorded a goal and assist in Arsenal's win over Forest. Jesus has been struggling with a knee injury but Arteta admitted the Brazilin has trained all week. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images

6. Mohamed Elneny - potential return
Part of the Egypt squad that crashed out of AFCON in the last 16 so he could be back. | AFP via Getty Images

7. Kostas Tsimikas - out
The left-back has a broken collarbone suffered against Arsenal last month. The Greece international is making good progress, although he's still not in training. | Getty Images

8. Stefan Bajcetic - out
Liverpool are being cautious with the 19-year-old's recovery. He is suffering from growing pains and no risks are being taken. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images


