Liverpool bid for the first piece of domestic silverware up for grabs this season when they face Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.
It’s a competition that Jurgen Klopp has never won during his six-and-a-half year Anfield tenure.
The closest he’s got was in his first season when the Reds lost on penalties to MAnchester City.
On the road to Wembley, Liverpool have defeated Norwich City, Preston North End, Leicester City and Arsenal over a two-legged semi-final.
In many of those games, Klopp has rested key players such as Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker.
Indeed, the latter won’t be in goal despite being first-choice keeper. Klopp has confirmed that Caoimhin Kelleher will remain between the posts as he deserves his chance.
That argument could stand for plenty others of Liverpool’s squad. After all, it’s been their hard work that’s got the Reds within touching distance of the silverware.
In truth, it’s unlikely to happen. This is a crucial game and could be a springboard for greater things this season.
But if that was the case, here’s how Liverpool would line-up.
1. CK - Caoimhin Kelleher
Played the majority of games in the competition. He will start. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
2. RB - Trent Alexander-Arnold
Neco Williams is now out on loan at Fulham and Conor Bradley wouldn’t be quite ready to start. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
3. CB - Joe Gomez
Played in four of the five matches in the build-up to the final. Would boost the defender’s moral after a tough season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
4. CB - Ibrahima Konate
Played three times in the competition so far. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images