Jurgen Klopp faces a challenging task in selecting his squad for the upcoming match against West Ham, with Liverpool dealing with mounting injuries and a busy schedule of three games in just six days. While the team’s goalless draw with Man United last Sunday was a tough match, they must be in top form for a crucial game against Arsenal this weekend. Despite this, Klopp cannot simply name a team of youngsters for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and must strike a delicate balance.
Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start in goal, while Trent Alexander-Arnold may be protected and Joe Gomez could step in as right-back. With Joel Matip absent and Gomez on the flank, Virgil van Dijk may need to start. Kostas Tsimikas may also feature, while Curtis Jones could start in holding midfield, with Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of him. Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo may form the front three.
