Liverpool have to put their European disappointment behind them when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Reds suffered a shock 3-0 loss against Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side were lacklustre and deservedly beaten by the Serie A side and are on the cusp of exiting the competition. But they cannot afford a hangover as their Premier League title aspirations will also unravel.
Liverpool sit second in the table but level on points with Arsenal with seven matches remaining. While the Reds have a worse goal difference of nine, they’re still firmly in the race to be crowned champions.
Palace, meanwhile, are 15th. The Eagles are five points above the relegation zone but will be wary that they’re not safe just yet. Ahead of the Anfield encounter, here’s an early look at the team news for both sides.
5. Trent Alexander-Arnold - minor doubt
Left on the bench against Atalanta as he made a return to the squad. With Liverpool having to name fewer subs in the Premier League, much will depend on how far along he is in terms of his recovery. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Marc Guehi - out
The key Palace centre-back is recovering from a knee injury. | Getty Images
7. Cheick Doucoure - out
The Palace midfielder, who was linked with Liverpool last summer, has a long-term Achilles problem. | Getty Images
8. Sam Johnstone - out
The Eagles goalkeeper will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder problem. | Getty Images