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.

5. LB - Joe Gomez
Andy Robertson is set to be on the bench and Gomez will be determined not to lose his spot when the Scot is deemed ready to start again. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

6. CM - Alexis Mac Allister
The £35m summer signing was excellent at Bournemouth and a similar display will boost Liverpool's Wembley chances markedly. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

7. CM - Curtis Jones
The academy product has been given the green light to feature after coming off at Bournemouth. It's difficult to see Klopp's team without Jones in at presently. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

8. CM - Ryan Gravenberch
The Dutchman added more thrust from the bench at Bournemouth and his added physicality may see him start ahead of Harvey Elliott. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images


