The two potential Liverpool debutants who could face Preston North End in the Carabao Cup

Liverpool turn to the Carabao Cup on Wednesday when they travel to Preston North End (19.45 BST).

Jurgen Klopp will use the fourth-round clash as a chance to rotate his squad and hand minutes to some of his fringe players.

The Reds chief is also likely to include some youngsters in his set-up against the Championship outfit, giving them the opportunity to impress.

There were five notable omissions from Liverpool's under-23s' 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers on Monday night.

They all look likely to be involved against Preston - and two of them could make debuts.

Kaide Gordon

The winger is probably the most exciting youngster at Anfield behind Harvey Elliott.

Gordon was purchased for up to £3 million from Derby in February and has made rapid progress.

He trained with Klopp's side throughout pre-season and featured in a 3-1 friendly win of Osasuna.

Gordon, 17, was handed his first-team debut in last month's 3-0 victory over Norwich in the previous round where he caught the eye.

He's since signed professional terms with the club and recorded two goals and one assist for the under-23s this season.

Gordon has also played twice in the Uefa Youth League.

Conor Bradley

The 18-year-old is known to Kopites having also played against Norwich.

Bradley made his debut at Carrow Road, having arrived on Merseyside in 2019 from Northern Irish club Dungannon Swifts.

He delivered a decent performance against the Canaries in a right-back role, although he did give a penalty away in the first half which was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.

For the under-23s, Bradley has recorded four assists in six games this season and made three outings in the Uefa Youth League.

He's also been capped five times for Northern Ireland, starting their 2022 World Cup qualifying defeat to Bulgaria earlier this month.

Tyler Morton

The Wirral-born midfielder was the third debutant at Norwich.

Morton came on at half-time at Carrow Road for Naby Keita and his display left supporters purring.

The 18-year-old was credited with changing the game, taking up the Fabinho role of providing the anchor in midfield.

Morton signed a five-year deal in January and was part of the under-18s side that reached the FA Youth Cup final last season.

This term, he's played six times for the under-23s and recorded one assist in three appearances in the Uefa Youth League.

James Balagizi

The midfielder signed for the Reds from Manchester City at under-11 level.

Balagizi was a regular for the under-18s while he was still a schoolboy and is still eligible to play for that age category.

The England under-17 international put pen to paper on pro terms a year ago and scored three goals in six games to help Liverpool reach the FA Youth Cup final before being beaten by Aston Villa.

Balagizi has featured three times for the under-23s this season and played all three games in the Uefa Youth League.

Mateusz Musialowski

Liverpool recruited the attacking midfielder from Polish side SMS Lodz in the summer of 2020.

Musialowski bagged 10 goals for the under-18s last season, with his effort against Newcastle earning him the under-18 Premier League Goal of the Season award.

He was also part of the side that reached the FA Youth Cup final, scoring four goals en route.

This campaign, the Poland youth international has bagged three goals in six games for the under-23s.

Musialowski, 18, also played three games in the Uefa Youth League.