Liverpool face a quick turnaround to action when they welcome Fulham to Anfield on Sunday (14.00 GMT).
The Reds are in the middle of what Jurgen Klopp has described as the most intense period of the season. From now until after the new year, Liverpool are in action twice per week in three different competitions.
However, Klopp is taking each game as they come and not getting carried away. Still, the Premier League is the most important to Liverpool with a top-four finish the main aim for the campaign. While some will be hopeful the Reds can challenge for the title after earning a 1-1 draw against champions Manchester City last weekend, pragmatism is required.
Liverpool beat Austrian side LASK 4-0 in the Europa League last Thursday, with Klopp making wholesale changes. After making nine changes for the encounter, plenty of players impressed, including two-goal hero Cody Gakpo. The Anfield chief now has to weigh up who keeps their place to face a Fulham side who sit 14th in the table following a 3-2 win over Wolves.
Ahead of the game, here's the Liverpool team predicted to face the Cottagers.
1. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on December 20, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
2. GK - Alisson Becker
Rested completely against West Ham and will head into the encounter replenished.
3. RB - Trent Alexander-Arnold
Came on to augment the victory against West Ham in midfield but the vice-skipper is likely to at least start in defence.
4. CB - Ibrahima Konate
Teed-up Cody Gakpo's goal during his substitute cameo against West Ham and primed to come back into the team.