Liverpool kick off their EFL Cup defence as they welcome Derby County to Anfield on Wednesday night for the opening game of the competition.
The Merseysiders put out a convincing display in Sunday’s contest in North London against Tottenham Hotspur with a brace from Mohamed Salah securing them a 2-1 win.
Let us now take a look at how Jurgen Klopp might set up his Liverpool side against Derby County –
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Alisson Becker will be in line to hand over the goalkeeping duties to his deputy in the shape of Caoimhin Kelleher who will be seen manning the goalposts for Liverpool against Derby.
In the backline, Nat Phillips could get the nod to start alongside Joe Gomez with both Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk dropping down to the bench.
Liverpool’s engine room should have the skipper Jordan Henderson returning to the XI with both Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara due for some well-earned rest.
Darwin Nunez is expected to operate in the central striking role with Fabio Carvalho and Curtis Jones as the options to slot in the wide roles.
