Arne Slot has named his XI for Thursday night's clash with Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)

Hugo Ekitike misses out for Liverpool as Cody Gakpo keeps his place against Arsenal. Curtis Jones drops to the bench in place of Alexis Mac Allister in midfield with Jeremie Frimpong coming in on the right, while Ibrahima Konate starts at centre-half alongside captain Virgil van Dijk.

Ekitike was absent for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fulham despite flying to London for the game, with an MRI scan revealing the France international was at risk of a hamstring injury.

Arne Slot said he was hopeful of the 11-goal top scorer training on Wednesday but Ekitike is not risked for the game against Mikel Arteta's men as the Reds aim to reduce the deficit on the Gunners to 11 points with a victory.

Ekitike's injury comes at an inopportune time for Slot, who is also without Mohamed...