Liverpool team: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Quansah, Gomez; Morton, Nyoni, Mac Allister; Elliott, Gakpo, Nunez
Substitutes: Jaros, Chiesa, Jota, Tsimikas, McConnell, Nallo, Ngumoha, Danns, Norris
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has opted for a significantly rotated side, making eight changes from the team that drew 2-2 with Fulham on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, and Cody Gakpo are the only players to retain their spots in the starting lineup.
Seventeen-year-old Trey Nyoni earns his first senior start, while Harvey Elliott is handed his first starting opportunity of the season. Alexis Mac Allister also returns to the fold following suspension.
Notably absent are Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, both rested in preparation for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.
Southampton vs Liverpool in the Carabao Cup quarter-final kicks off at St Mary’s at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday 18 December 2024.
