Liverpool aim to restore a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table when they welcome Luton Town to Anfield tonight (19.30 GMT).
But the Reds' well-documented injury problems are hampering Jurgen Klopp's plans when it comes to his starting line-up - and they threaten to derail Liverpool's title plans.
The number of players on the treatment table is far greater than Klopp would like and options are again set to be depleted. In last Saturday's 4-1 win over Brentford, Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones were forced off before half-time, with the former sidelined for the next couple of months.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak are also ruled out - and there's significant doubt over Liverpool's chief attacking duo. Darwin Nunez came off at half-time at Brentford while Mo Salah made a goalscoring returning from a hamstring problem after replacing Jota - but is suffering from muscle fatigue.
With the Reds facing Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, Klopp has plenty that he has to weigh up. He knows the importance of that game but is acutely aware that Luton will prove a stiff challenge despite sitting in the relegation zone - as they held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at Kelnilworth Road earlier in the campaign.
With all that in mind, here's the Liverpool team predicted to face Luton.
5. LB - Andy Robertson
Came off the bench against Luton, which wasn't a surprise given Robertson has only recently returned from injury. He's aiming for more silverware with Liverpool. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. CM - Wataru Endo
The Japan international has been excellent over the past few months and plays on merit despite the injury issues. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. CM - Alexis Mac Allister
The £35m summer signing has a goal and two assists in the past two games, which will give him confidence. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. CM - Ryan Gravenberch
The summer signing from Bayern Munich has done well in the past two games and will now aim to step up to the fore in the absence of Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images