Team newsConfirmed Liverpool line-up v Aston Villa

Ryan Gravenberch returns for the Reds at Anfield after recovering from injury, with only Alexis Mac Allister and Andy Robertson retaining places in the XI that began the Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace in midweek.

Liverpool: Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Bradley, Gakpo, Ekitike, Robertson, Gravenberch.

Subs: Woodman, Pecsi, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Wirtz, Chiesa, Nyoni, Ngumoha.