Liverpool vs Leeds: Full Reds squad revealed as key players missing

• Liverpool will be without the services of Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota when they take on an unpredictable Leeds United at Anfield
• Klopp however, has a fairly healthy squad to choose from, and new signing Luis Fernando Díaz is expected to feature
• The Reds could move to within three points of Manchester City if they manage to complete the double over Marcelo Bielsa’s side

Liverpool will have an almost fully fit squad when they take on Leeds United in a rearranged fixture on Wednesday, February 23.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to close the gap at the top of the table to three points as they play a game that was to take place in Boxing Day 2021 but was postponed due to COVID-19.

The Reds come into the game at the back of an emphatic 3-1 victory over struggling Norwich City, and are heavy favourites to win the game.

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Despite having a string of superstars to choose from, Jurgen Klopp is certain to be without Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, as both players are struggling with injuries.

While Klopp was unwilling to rule the pair out of the Carabao Cup semi final against Chelsea, he admitted it was not looking too good for the pair.

"No for tomorrow, no chance," Klopp said ahead of the Leeds clash. "For the final, we will see. I really don't know in the moment.

"It would be easy to now say no but we will see. They are pushing but they were not on the pitch for training so that is not a good sign.

"I would love to have Bobby and Diogo available. That will not happen for tomorrow night. It is like it is."

Trent Alexander Arnold was rested over the weekend and is expected to start, while Andy Robertson is also expected to make a return.

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Fabinho is likely to return to midfield after spending the entire 90 minutes of the Norwich game on the bench

Here is the predicted line up for the Reds:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Elliott; Diaz, Mané, Salah

Reverse fixture

Liverpool are overwhelming favourites for this match for several reasons.

Not only does the Merseyside club have more game changers within the squad, they also have a mental edge over Marcelo Bielsa’s side, as they were comfortable 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture.

Liverpool vs Man City, battle for supremacy

In related news, Sports Brief reported of how Manchester City and Liverpool could potentially meet four times in a span of 12 days in April

Both clubs are in the fight for at least three pieces of silverware this season including the FA Cup, Premier League anc Champions League.

The title race was recently blown wide open after Manchester City lost 3-2 to Tottenham at the Etihad.