Arne Slot’s hand could be forced somewhat when it comes to naming his Liverpool squad for Wednesday’s League Cup clash with Crystal Palace. The Dutchman made wholesale changes for the Reds’ third-round victory over Southampton last month, as goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike secured a 2-1 win.

And while there would be nothing stopping him from doing so again against the Eagles, injuries have ensured he would have to dive deeper into his squad depth if he wished to do so.

From the squad that beat the Saints, two players are now long-term absentees in Giovanni Leoni and Jayden Danns, Jeremie Frimpong is set for his own extended stint on the sidelines and both Isak and Curtis Jones are also injury doubts.

With Slot not holding a pre-match press conference ahead of facing Palace, it...