Every Liverpool player against West Ham has Jurgen Klopp missing eight stars
Liverpool face West Ham in the Carabao Cup with Jurgen Klopp missing eight players. Next, a place in the semi-finals is at stake at Anfield. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Jarrod Bowen (R) of West Ham United tackles Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on September 24, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Curtis Jones and Jarrod Bowen hope to feature when Liverpool host West Ham in the Carabao Cup The games continue to come thick and fast for Liverpool as titanic Premier League clashes with Manchester United and Arsenal set up their Carabao Cup quarter-final against West Ham United at Anfield on Wednesday night. Jürgen Klopp has tough selection conundrums to solve. Logic says that in the least important game of the four competitions in which the Reds will take part, it is time to rest some members of the squad. However, as the club’s injury situation seems to worsen with every game, Klopp’s rotation options continue to dwindle. As is customary in the Carabao Cup, assistant coach Pep Lijnders held a pre-match press conference. He revealed that Ben Doak will need surgery after rupturing his lateral meniscus, which is a real shame for the youngster who would surely be given a place next month when Mohamed Salah heads to the Africa Cup of Nations. Doak would probably have been in the squad for the visit of West Ham as well. There was better news for Ryan Gravenberch, who retired early from Sunday’s game against United. “It was just DOMS, so he’s tired, I mean extra tired,” Lijnders explained. “So we have to be careful, but I think there’s a chance today that he can train. That’s really, really good news.” However, Liverpool were already without six players before the last game and there is no indication that any of the missing men will be back before the New Year at the earliest. This will provide a stark contrast to the Reds team from last Wednesday against West Ham, who will only be missing Michail Antonio (Premier Injuries). Subscribers to our newsletter get an extra piece of Liverpool.com from one of Liverpool FC’s best writers – straight to your inbox and absolutely free. Wherever you are – US, UK or elsewhere – you don’t want to miss out. Liverpool.com brings you the full list of players at the manager’s disposal as the Reds look to earn a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. West Ham were a testing opponent when the teams met in September and will continue to be. Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Caoimhín Kelleher, Adrián. Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Chambers, Conor Bradley.