Liverpool can move a step closer to Wembley when they welcome Fulham to Anfield in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg tonight.
The Reds are enjoying a season that not many fans might have expected. After finishing just fifth in the Premier League in 2022-23, Jurgen Klopp's squad was rebuilt - and the aim from the outset was to secure Champions League qualification.
But halfway through the campaign, Liverpool are clear points clear at the top of the Premier League table and are still fighting on four fronts. A 2-0 victory at Arsenal last weekend saw the Reds advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Now Liverpool turn their attention to another cup competition. Although it's usually regarded as the lowest of the priority list, the Reds will be determined to go on the way. No club has won the Carabao Cup more than Liverpool's nine, while Klopp led his side to glory in glory in 2022.
Fulham will hardly be underestimated, however. Liverpool battled to a thrilling 4-3 draw when the Cottagers visited Anfield last month, with the home side needing two late goals to earn three points.
The Reds will be without several key players, with Trent Alexander-Arnold now sidelined for three weeks with a knee injury. Klopp also has to weigh up whether to make changes to his side from the Arsenal triumph. Ahead of the semi-final, here's the Liverpool team predicted.
1. GK - Caoimhin Kelleher
The Republic of Ireland international is Liverpool's Carabao Cup keeper and how he'd love another chance of being the hero at Wembley against Chelsea. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
2. RB - Conor Bradley
The 20-year-old was superb against Fulham in the first leg and at Bournemouth. Now he's braced for a third successive start. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
3. CB - Ibrahima Konate
There is the possibility that Konate could be rested but because Liverpool are in FA Cup action at the weekend, that's more likely | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
4. CB - Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain would relish leading his club out at Wembley - but knows a big effort is first required. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images