Overview

• Justin Kluivert has been ruled out after missing all preseason training with a calf issue, the manager confirmed.
• Ryan Christie is unavailable for the Anfield match after recovering from a groin injury but lacking match fitness.
• Lewis Cook remains sidelined by suspension and injury and won’t return until after the upcoming international break.
• New signing Bafodé Diakité is fully fit following a complete preseason at Lille but still needs tactical integration.
• Wingers Dango Ouattara and Luis Sinisterra have uncertain availability amid potential transfers and are unlikely to travel.