Liverpool get their Carabao Cup defence underway against League One Derby County at Anfield this week.
It has been a difficult season for Jurgen Klopp and his troops, with the German convinced fixture congestion has played a major part in that.
It is safe to assume, then, that Liverpool will make a lot of changes for this one, and here is how he could set up against the Rams.
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher – Was Liverpool’s goalkeeper of choice in the competition last year, so no reason it’ll be any different this time.
RB: Calvin Ramsay – Good opportunity to see what the youngster has to offer.
CB: Joe Gomez – Should step back into the side after missing out against Spurs.
CB: Nat Phillips – Running out of chances to make the grade at Liverpool, but will be given another one here.
LB: Konstantinos Tsimikas – Will slot in at left back and do his usual thing.
CM: Curtis Jones – Another chance to stake a claim after his recent return from injury.
CM: Stefan Bajcetic – As with Ramsay, it looks like an ideal chance to see what he can do.
CM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Should have time to squeeze in a few minutes between injuries.
RW: Fabio Carvalho – Liverpool are looking light in attack, so should take his place in a strong trio.
CF: Roberto Firmino – Likely to lead the line out of sheer necessity (or the absence of a youngster deemed ready for it).
LF: Darwin Nunez – Might play centre forward, might by left, but he will probably play.
