Liverpool look to reduce the gap at the top of the Premier League when they travel to Leicester this evening (20.00).
After having their Boxing Day fixture against Leeds postponed, the Reds now trail Manchester City by six points but have a game in hand.
Importantly, Jurgen Klopp welcomes back four players who’ve all been in self-isolation for the trip to the Foxes.
Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Curtis Jones all contracted Covid and have been unavailable.
But now the Liverpool manager has big decisions on his hand whether to restore any to his starting XI.
Here’s how we think the Reds will line-up at the King Power Stadium.
Importantly, Jurgen Klopp welcomes back four players who’ve all been in self-isolation for the trip to the Foxes.
5. Left-back - Kostas Tsimikas
The Greece international did well against the Foxes in the cup. This is another chance to impress in Andy Robertson’s absence. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
6. Centre-midfield - Fabinho
It’s not a formality the Brazilian will win his berth back. However, no-one in the Liverpool squad screens the defence quite like him and Klopp will be well aware. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
7. Centre-midfield - Jordan Henderson
The Reds skipper is having a fine season. Will look to make things tick again in the engine room. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
8. Centre-midfield - Naby Keita
The Guinea international highly impressed Klopp against Leicester in the cup. Much like Konate, it could come into Klopp’s consideration. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Image
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