Liverpool boss Arne Slot in the next few weeks with so many matches coming up. That means a visit from League Two Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup is likely to yield a number of changes to his starting XI.
While Slot has rarely made wholesale alterations to his team, the Liverpool head coach has done so successfully in the Carabao Cup. The chances are, he will take the opportunity to do something similar here.
As a result, we've taken a look at some of the stars who could come in to get some minutes. There is a good chance that some young talents including could get some action.
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The full-back positions will be interesting. and Conor Bradley both started midweek at Spurs but you would imagine they could get the chance to go again. Looking rusty in North London, it would probably make sense.
At center-back, there are much fewer options. should be given the day off but Jarell Quansah should be back from illness. might be required at the heart of the defense alongside him. Amara Nallo, 18, could be one to watch too.
MidfieldLike Van Dijk, should be nowhere near this game. If Endo is needed in the defense, that might then require some creativity in midfield because Tyler Morton .
Young talent Nyoni was trusted away at Southampton so should get another go here. should be nailed on to start and then it might be a choice between Morton and James McConnell.
AttackThis is where Liverpool could be strongest. is in need of minutes (and a goal or two) and that is even more true of . Jayden Danns could be another forward option, while didn't start at Tottenham so could maybe get an hour here which wouldn't tire him too much. Seventeen-year-old rising star is another who could possibly come off the bench.
Ultimately, whatever team Liverpool picks should have enough to book its place in the fourth-round draw. Slot has not used that many young players in comparison to so far, but a mixture of wonderkids and those more senior options who need to play are highly likely to get the job done and their team over the line.