Beginning their quest for a record-extending 10th EFL Cup title, Liverpool host Leicester City in Wednesday's third-round clash at Anfield.
The Foxes - who lead the way in the Championship - have already claimed a pair of 2-0 wins over Tranmere Rovers and Burton Albion to set up a tie with the Reds, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
LIVERPOOL vs. LEICESTER CITY
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LIVERPOOL
Out: Thiago Alcantara (hip)
Doubtful: Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Bajcetic, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Gakpo, Jota
LEICESTER CITY
Out: Tom Cannon (back), Dennis Praet (back), Callum Doyle (knee)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Stolarczyk; Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Casadei, Ndidi, Winks; Akgun, Iheanacho, Mavididi
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