Leeds United host Liverpool on Wednesday in a game that could have significant ramifications at both the top and the bottom of the Premier League table.
A victory for Liverpool would see them move just three points behind leaders Manchester City, with both teams having 12 games left to play in the league season.
Leeds, meanwhile, have gone four Premier League games without a win and remain in danger of relegation. They are currently five points clear of the drop zone.
With Leeds set to be unwavering from their usual attacking style, this game could be an engaging encounter.
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Liverpool vs. Leeds injury news
Liverpool only have two absentees, but they are both key players. Diogo Jota has an ankle problem and has been ruled out of the game against Leeds and Roberto Firmino is set to be out for a while with a muscle injury.
Sadio Mane could be deployed up front again after having scored against Norwich City.
Leeds have had numerous injury problems this season and they are still without some of their key players. Striker Patrick Bamford remains out with a foot problem, while Kalvin Phillips has a calf injury and Liam Cooper is also sidelined.
Robin Koch could be available despite suffering a blow to the face against Manchester United. Youngsters Leo Hjelde and Sam Greenwood are out.
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Leeds vs. Liverpool predicted lineups
Klopp rested some of his star names against Norwich, but the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, Fabinho and Thiago should all return to the starting lineup for this game. Youngster Harvey Elliott could be involved in some capacity, whether as a starter or a substitute.
The front three of Mohamed Salah, Mane and Luis Diaz is likely to strike fear into the Leeds defense, and Liverpool will be hopeful of taking all three points from this game.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3): Allison — Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson — Fabinho, Thiago, Keita — Salah, Mane, Diaz
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa will have to adapt again given his side’s aforementioned injury issues. Raphinha will be pushing for a recall to the starting lineup after impressing as a substitute against Manchester United.
Dan James could be deployed out wide again rather than at center forward, having made an impact from that position against his old club.
With players out, there is a fear that Leeds could once again be vulnerable defensively, conceding the second-most goals in the Premier League so far (50 goals in 24 matches).
Leeds predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Meslier — Ayling, Llorente, Struijk, Dallas — Forshaw, Klich — James, Raphinha, Harrison — Rodrigo
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How to watch Liverpool vs. Leeds
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 23
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- TV Channels: None
- Streaming: Peacock
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds will not be televised, but will be available to subscribers of NBC streaming platform Peacock.