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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could potentially be set to oversee his final FA Cup game on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds welcome Championship side Norwich City to Anfield on in the fourth round of the competition. Klopp’s side booked their spot after overcoming Premier League rivals Arsenal 2-0 earlier this month - with an own-goal from Jakub Kiwior and a Luis Diaz strike putting them on their way.
Norwich required 180 minutes to find a way past Bristol Rovers. A 1-1 draw at Carrow Road was followed by a 3-1 success for the Canaries in a replay 11 days later.
After already booking their spot in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, Liverpool will be keen to avoid a banana skin as they attempt to reach the last-16 of the FA Cup. Ahead of that game, Klopp - who has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season - has a few decisions to make over his side. Take a look at what side he could field against Norwich:
Starting in goal, Klopp has a significant decision to make. Regular number one Alisson started in the previous round against Arsenal but Caoimhin Kelleher is the Reds’ cup stopper.
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The Republic of Ireland international started against Fulham and should be in line to play against Norwich. The defence in front of him should look slightly different however.
Klopp has already announced that Scottish fullback Andrew Robertson is back in contention after his long lay-off. He was on the bench against Fulham and could be handed a start at the weekend.
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Alongside him, Ibrahima Konate and Jarrell Quansah could assemble a centre-back partnership. The former came off the bench against Fulham, while the latter started at Craven Cottage.
Youngster Conor Bradley might have done enough to earn another opportunity for the Reds. The 20-year-old started both semi-final legs against Fulham. With Trent Alexander-Arnold still making his way back to full fitness, Bradley looks the most likely option.
Moving into midfield, there will be some similarities to the side fielded against Fulham. Summer signings Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister both started and were substituted, which could hint at further starts for the pair against Norwich.
One alteration could potentially see Curtis Jones drafted back in. He only made a cameo appearance against Fulham having shone in the first-leg. The midfielder then could have another chance to impress against Norwich.
Away from midfield, Harvey Elliott could have a slightly different role. Having played in midfield regularly for Liverpool, Klopp could be tempted to push him slightly further forwards to play on the right-hand side.
After his recent goalscoring form, Diogo Jota should play on the left. The Portuguese has scored and assisted three in as many Premier League appearances so will be a big threat against Norwich. Elsewhere, Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez is also in excellent form so should be afforded a chance to extend that versus the Canaries.
Liverpool predicted XI: Kelleher; Robertson, Quansah, Konate, Bradley; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Elliott, Jota, Nunez.
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