This star has not yet returned in time for the match against City, according to Klopp

The aggressive full-back may be in the running to start on Thursday despite playing only a few minutes for England in Qatar, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, and Andrew Robertson may all be chosen to face the Blues because they are all still living in Merseyside during the World Cup, Harvey Elliott and Thiago, who were both not selected 

For the competition in the Middle East, are anticipated to start in midfield for the Carabao Cup match. Defensive midfielder Fabinho had trouble getting playing time in Qatar, but he is unlikely to play today, therefore Stefan Bajcetic, a rookie player, might get the start, next week, Manchester City will play again in a competitive match against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup,

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And Pep Guardiola's team is eager to defeat its Premier League opponents, In their final game before the break in the domestic season, the Blues were shocked by Brentford, who won thanks to a late goal from Bees forwards Ivan Toney. City, who are now second in the Premier League standings behind Arsenal, have won 10 of their first 14 league contests.

Following their victory over Chelsea in the previous round, Guardiola's team advanced to the Carabao Cup last-16, where they were paired with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, The Merseyside club travelled overseas to compete in the Dubai Super Cup whereas City only played one friendly game throughout the midseason break, which the Blues won 2-0 against Girona.

Youthful shot-stopper will face the Blues

Following a 3-1 loss to Lyon in their opening contest, Liverpool defeated AC Milan 4-1 on Friday, the Irishman is anticipated to play against City in the Carabao Cup matchup the following week. Caoimhin Kelleher began in goal against the Italian team. The 24-year-old has traditionally been used as Liverpool's cup goalkeeper, and given that Alisson represented Brazil at the World Cup, it is almost probable that the youthful shot-stopper will face the Blues.