Team News: Liverpool vs. Leicester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

sportsmole.co.uk, 26 September 2023, 18:45

Beginning their quest for a record-extending 10th EFL Cup title, Liverpool host Leicester City in Wednesday's third-round clash at Anfield.

The Foxes - who lead the way in the Championship - have already claimed a pair of 2-0 wins over Tranmere Rovers and Burton Albion to set up a tie with the Reds, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

LIVERPOOL vs. LEICESTER CITY

LIVERPOOL

Out: Thiago Alcantara (hip)

Doubtful: Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Bajcetic, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Gakpo, Jota

LEICESTER CITY

Out: Tom Cannon (back), Dennis Praet (back), Callum Doyle (knee)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Stolarczyk; Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Casadei, Ndidi, Winks; Akgun, Iheanacho, Mavididi

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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