Liverpool XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Liverpool XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup today

The Reds could have another midfielder added to their injury list

Liverpool may not risk midfielder Ryan Gravenberch for today’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham.

The Reds host the Hammers at Anfield as they look to produce a far more impressive performance than they managed in a goalless draw with Manchester United on Sunday, but they go into the match with their midfield options likely depleted.

Gravenberch came off against United and is suffering from fatigue.

Assistant coach Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday: “We thought there was really something, he came off during the game and you saw immediately when he came off what that did to the team as well, he was playing really well.

“Especially against these man-marking sides he plays unbelievable. But he had a scan and it’s only DOMS, which is fatigue, so that’s a really good thing. He will train hopefully today, let’s see where he is. We have to be careful of course because that’s a sign. So that’s a good one.”

Alexis Mac Allister is also unlikely to return in time, as he continues to recover from a knee injury picked up against Sheffield United earlier this month.

It means the likes of Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones could come into the side. Caoimhin Kelleher is set to start in goal, as he has done for Carabao Cup wins over Bournemouth and Leicester this season, while Jarell Quansah could get the nod at centre-back.

Joe Gomez is the most likely option at right-back should Klopp opt to rest Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash with leaders Arsenal, but significant rotation is unlikely.

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Andy Robertson (shoulder), Joel Matip (ACL) and Thiago (hip) are among those who remain unavailable.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Jones, Szoboszlai; Nunez, Gakpo, Salah

Injuries: Robertson, Matip, Jota, Thiago, Bajcetic

Doubts: Gravenberch, Mac Allister

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Venue: Anfield

TV channel: Sky Sports