Jurgen Klopp has instructed Liverpool to "get immediately back on the winning track" when they travel to Huddersfield Town following two consecutive defeats in which they turned in abysmal performances.
A 1-0 league loss at Swansea City was compounded by a 3-2 FA Cup exit courtesy of West Browmich Albion at Anfield on Saturday, doing a disservice to their 18-match unbeaten run which preceded the nightmarish week.
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Huddersfield, meanwhile, could lose their opening four league matches of a calendar year for the first time since 1988.
LIVERPOOL INJURIES
“We have again a few knocks, different things, but nothing decided so far in this moment,” Klopp said when assessing his options at Melwood on Monday.
“It looks like all the players who were available for the last game are available again, but not 100 per cent.”
Adam Lallana and Ragnar Klavan have not recovered from muscle issues and will remain on the sidelines.
SUSPENSIONS
Neither side have any suspension concerns for this fixture.
LIVERPOOL POTENTIAL STARTING LINE-UP
Loris Karius should return between the sticks, with Joe Gomez and Andy Robertson resuming their roles at full-back.
Jordan Henderson, who made his comeback off the bench against West Brom, should be in contention to start on Tuesday.
Klopp could choose to refresh his forward options with Danny Ings or Dominic Solanke if required.
HUDDERSFIELD TEAM NEWS
Klopp will be determined to see Liverpool show a strong reaction as he comes up against his best friend, David Wagner.
But the Huddersfield manager is looking to profit from the opportunity to further weaken the Reds.
"They have lost two games in a row. They look vulnerable at the minute," he said. "Does it mean we will be successful? No. Does it mean we have a chance? Absolutely.
"We have in every game, especially here at the John Smith's Stadium, and if there's a chance we will be there to grab it with both hands."
If Huddersfield are to frustrate Liverpool in the first 45, the visitors should remain patient - no side has scored fewer second half goals in the league this season than the Terriers (7), who have also conceded more after the interval than any other side (30).
Midfielder Danny Williams was substituted with a dead leg in the FA Cup draw against Birmingham and will require a late check.
Terence Kongolo should be available after shaking off a niggle.
TV COVERAGE & KICK-OFF TIME
Kick off is at 8pm BST (1pm CT) and the match will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport.
BEST OPTA MATCH FACTS
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In their last game against Swansea, Liverpool recorded an xG figure of 2.52 – it’s the largest expected goals figure for a team who didn’t score in a Premier League game this season.The Reds have scored at least twice in each of their last six Premier League away games – just one short of their record in the competition of seven between February and May 2014.
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Roberto Firmino has been directly involved in nine goals in his last 11 Premier League appearances against newly promoted teams (seven goals, two assists). The Brazilian has netted three goals in three games against promoted sides this season.
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The Reds are yet to lose back-to- back Premier League games under Jurgen Klopp, last doing so in September 2015 when Brendan Rodgers was in charge.
