Liverpool prepare to welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Sunday - with a lot on the line for both outfits.
It’d be fair to say that not too many predicted where both sides would currently be sitting at the start of the season.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were again expected to challenge for the Premier League title after finishing just a point behind Manchester City last term. However, they instead sit an underwhelming eighth and 10 points outside of the top four. With 10 games remaining, they have little margin for error if Champions League qualification is to be yielded.
Instead, it’s Arsenal who sit top of the table and are running away with the silverware. As things stand, they are eight points clear of Man City - something hardly anyone could have forecast.
Ahead of the clash, here’s the latest on the injury front for both sides.
1. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: William Saliba of Arsenal is challenged by Luis Diaz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
2. Virgil van Dijk - return
The centre-back is back from illness. Whether he starts is another matter after a clean sheet against Chelsea.
3. Luis Diaz - out
The Colombia international is back in training but not yet being risked.
4. Thiago Alcantara - likely return
The midfielder has returned to training after a hip issue. He could be on the bench.