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Liverpool now turn their attentions to the League Cup and their semi-final first leg at home to Fulham
While Klopp rotated heavily during the opening rounds of the League Cup, he went stronger for the quarter-final win over West Ham United
The lengthy list of unavailable players suggests there may not be much wriggle room for the Liverpool boss to do otherwise against Fulham.
One change will see League Cup specialist Caoimhin Kelleher replace Alisson Becker in goal.
The centre-back situation will be determined by whether Virgil van Dijk overcomes the illness that forced him to miss out against Arsenal
Although Joe Gomez could be an option with Joel Matip out for the season. Nat Phillips is also back training after returning from a loan at Celtic.
That, though, will be influenced by Gomez continuing at left-back, given Owen Beck - recalled from his loan at Scottish Premiership side Dundee - is now available
Atright-back, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is the first choice, a bright cameo from Conor Bradley at the weekend indicated he is pressing for a start should Alexander-Arnold be required in midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister returned as the number six at Arsenal and, with Wataru Endo away on international duty, is the sole dedicated defensive midfielder
All four senior forwards - Gakpo, Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota - can operate on the left wing, with all bar Diaz having also started on the right.
The Colombian was impressive when moved to the right in the second half on Sunday, although Jota has also played in the position in the past. Elliott is another alternative, along with youngster Kaide Gordon.
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