Overview

• Moyes said both defenders are progressing and their availability for Liverpool cannot be ruled out.
• He noted a couple of other minor knocks in the squad that will be assessed before selection.
• Branthwaite has yet to play this season after a training hamstring issue last month.
• Mykolenko returned from a groin injury to face Mansfield and Wolves, then developed a further problem with Ukraine and missed the Aston Villa draw.
• Moyes praised Michael Keane’s recent displays and underscored the importance of players taking their chances when called upon.