Alexander-Arnold is the most high-profile absentee, with Liverpool’s vice-captain injuring his ankle during Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain. Slot has confirmed that he has faith in the 26-year-old playing again this season, though.

Liverpool and Newcastle clash in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley as Eddie Howe’s side look to finally end their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. Newcastle lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United two years ago to prolong one one of the longest trophy droughts in British sport - but the Magpies will travel to London with confidence as well as hope thanks to the goalscoring form of talisman Alexander Isak.