Liverpool aim to take a step closer to Wembley when they host Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield on Wednesday.
The Reds head into the clash in strong form as they sit top of the Premier League and earned a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round last weekend. However, Jurgen Klopp's troops have problems when it comes to injury and availability. Ahead of the Fulham encounter, here's the latest squad news and when some players could return.
1. Liverpool pair Mo Salah and Ryan Gravenberch. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool pair Mo Salah and Ryan Gravenberch. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
2. Joe Gomez - illness
A flu outbreak meant that the defender, who has been in outstanding form of late, could not feature against Burnley. Gomez did report for duty on the eve of the game but was sent home as he had a temperature. That suggests he should be back for the Reds’ next match. Potential return game: Brentford (A), Saturday 17 February.
3. Trent Alexander-Arnold - knee
The Liverpool vice-captain was forced at half-time against Burnley with a recurrence of an issue that saw him miss four matches recently. Alexander-Arnold got his studs stuck in the ground and was not risked. The right-back was not overly concerned by his problem but further assessment was required. Potential return game: Brentford (A), Saturday 17 February
4. Mo Salah - hamstring
It is approaching four weeks since Liverpool’s talisman suffered his setback representing Egypt at the African Cup of Nations. The Reds have coped without Salah bar their loss at title rivals Arsenal. There is a chance that the winger could be back in parts of training this week, which could see him back in the squad at Brentford. Potential return game: Brentford (A), Saturday 17 February or Luton (H), Wednesday 21 February.