Arne Slot and assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be desperate to arrest Liverpool's dismal recent run, but also conscious that they have a chance to rest key players as the Reds take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. They will be aware that anything less than a strong performance will put Palace in position to beat them for a second time this season, after winning the Community Shield in August.

Slot will be pondering over the inclusion of his key players such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom have faced criticism in recent weeks. There is an opportunity for some promising youngsters to get valuable playing time at Selhurst Park also. Here, Express Sport takes a look at Liverpool's potential lineups.

Archie Griggs

Liverpool desperately need to restore that winning feeling and the Reds would benefit from going stronger than usual here.

That said, it will also be a chance for Arne Slot to rotate his injury-hit squad and rest some key men. It's a difficult balance to get right.

The likes of Freddie Woodman and Trey Nyoni could be called upon if Liverpool go with a...