Liverpool return to action after the international break when they travel to Manchester City on Saturday (12.30 BST).
In seasons gone by, the encounter was billed as a potential Premier League title-decider with both outfits challenging for the silverware. Last term, City pipped the Reds to the top-flight crown by just a single point on the final day.
However, as the modern-day rivals prepare to do battle, only one side are in within a chance of winning the Premier League.
Liverpool have endured a stuttering season that barely anyone could have predicted. They sit just sixth in the table and have a battle if they’re to qualify for the Champions League for a seventh successive campaign. Jurgen Klopp’s side trail fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur by seven points but do have two games in hand.
City, meanwhile, are struggling by their own lofty standards. Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves seven points adrift of leaders Arsenal yet have played one match fewer.
Although they’re not directly competing for the same thing, there’s still plenty at stake for both outfits. Here’s a look at the latest injury situation for both Liverpool and Man City,
5. Calvin Ramsay - out
The right-back has played just twice for Liverpool since joining from Aberdeen last summer. He was forced to undergo knee surgery. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Thiago Alcantara - doubtful
The midfielder hasn’t featured since 4 February because of a hip problem. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Kostas Tsimikas - doubtful
The left-back was forced off for Greece in the first half of their clash against Lithuania on Monday. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. Phil Foden - out
The Man City attacking midfielder has been forced to have an operation for acute appendicitis and will not feature. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images