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Who was it again who said Liverpool haven't had any injuries?

Ibrahima Konate, all things being well, is passed fit, so he starts alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Mo Salah, of course, starts.

My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.

The League Cup final and a chance for Liverpool to gain immediate reward after the disappointment of Champions League elimination to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.

The lack of right-back alternatives means Jarell Quansah lines up in the position, while Andy Robertson is left-back and Ibrahima Konate is fit enough to start alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.

Midfield is a tricky one.

But it might be the last time in a while Slot is compelled to go full strength, so it's Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister in the deeper roles with Dominik Szoboszlai as the number 10.

Cody Gakpo looked miles off it when coming off the bench against PSG, but another five days of preparation and he can be ready to start on the left.

Mohamed Salah is on the right with Luis Diaz the central striker.

My team (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.

Arne Slot has a couple of headaches ahead of the League Cup final clash with Newcastle after Liverpool’s gruelling 120 minutes against PSG in midweek.

Going into the game without a natural right-back after Trent Alexander-Arnold was struck down by injury, Jarell Quansah is the best choice from the makeshift alternatives so starts at Wembley.

The midfield remains unchanged, while Diogo Jota keeps his place upfront.

If ever there is an occasion to roll the dice, it’s in a cup final.

My team (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.


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