Thiago Alcantara had solely lately returned having had hip surgical procedure halfway by way of final yr. But he managed solely 5 minutes of this month’s defeat in opposition to Arsenal earlier than struggling a recent downside within the space.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Stefan Bajcetic and Joel Matip are additionally at present sidelined. It is unclear if Szoboszlai or Alexander-Arnold might be able to face Chelsea, whereas Bajcetic and Matip are long-term absentees.

With Salah and Nunez absent, Klopp chosen a entrance three of Harvey Elliott, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz to face Luton. There are 5 youngsters on the substitutes’ bench, emphasising Liverpool’s lack of senior choices.