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iverpool could hand Cody Gakpo a debut in Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Wolves in what would prove a much-needed fitness boost for the Reds.
A long injury list now includes Virgil van Dijk after the defender was ruled out for around six weeks with a hamstring issue that requires specialist treatment.
Roberto Firmino is a doubt to feature in an attack that will be without Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota due to long-term issues.
Arthur Melo will also miss out but Liverpool will hope to welcome James Milner back from a thigh injury along with Jordan Henderson after concussion.
With Premier League opposition at Anfield and declining chances of a trophy this season, it will be interesting to see how much Jurgen Klopp rotates his squad for the visit of Wolves.
Ibrahima Konate may drop out after a torrid time in last weekend’s defeat to Brentford while Andrew Robertson is fit to start, if called upon.
Young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is a candidate for a starting berth while Caoimhin Kelleher will resume his role as cup goalkeeper.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Matip, Robertson; Jones, Bajcetic, Henderson; Salah, Firmino, Gakpo.
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