Liverpool look set to ring the changes for their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Leicester City this evening (19.45).
With the busy festive period approaching, along with four players - Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Curtis Jones - all self-isolating after testing positive for Covid, it makes sense for Jurgen Klopp to shuffle his pack.
That’s not to say the Reds don’t want to win the clash. They’re just two wins away from reaching Wembley and will be well aware the carrot is dangling.
But the Foxes clash is a chance to give the fledgling talents who’re coming through the ranks at Anfield an opportunity to impress.
In the previous rounds of the competition, Liverpool have indeed handed chances to the emerging youngsters.
That could well be the case again against Brendan Rodgers’ outfit.
Here are the eight players who are most likely to play some part.
That’s not to say the Reds don’t want to win the clash. They’re just two wins away from reaching Wembley and will be well aware the carrot is dangling.