Liverpool expected starting XI for Carabao Cup final - with huge Takumi Minamino decision made

Liverpool bid for Carabao Cup glory when they face Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.

The Reds are aiming to get their hands on the trophy for the first time since 201 and ninth in the club’s history.

Should Jurgen Klopp’s side triumph over the Blues in the capital, it’ll mean the dream will continue in their bid for an unprecedented quadruple.

The Liverpool boss certainly has decisions to make when it comes to selecting his side.

The Reds will be without Roberto Firmino, who has a muscle injury.

Meanwhile, Diogo Jota may also not be fit enough to feature.

Ahead of the clash, assistant manager Pep Lijnders said: “Bobby we have to see in the next two days. He is pushing himself really hard but he will not be available for the final, to reach the squad.

“We hope he will be back really soon because you all see and know and feel how important he is for our way of playing, so I am happy that he is pushing himself. Hopefully he is soon back.

“Jota, so far no reaction on the things he did, so the straight-line running, the changes of direction and the ball work he did, so that’s a good sign. He isn’t ruled out but still it will be a challenge.”

Klopp also has to decide if he rewards some of the players who’ve got Liverpool to Wembley in the earlier rounds.

And he will also have to leave some of his players out of the match-day squad.

Here’s how we predict Liverpool will line-up.