Liverpool: Is this Jurgen Klopp's strongest squad?

Liverpool are preparing to face European champions Chelsea in Sunday's Carabao Cup final with arguably their strongest squad under Jurgen Klopp.

Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino could be missing through injury but, even if the forwards are ruled out, there are still appealing options for Klopp — and that is the big difference between this squad and others since he took charge at Anfield in 2015.

The goalkeeping position apart — and there is even high-calibre cover there now — throughout the rest of the team, Klopp's starting XI is no longer predictable. It is a stark contrast to last season when the Reds were threadbare as a result of injuries.

That improved squad depth will be demonstrated on Sunday when Liverpool play Chelsea at Wembley.

Jota and Firmino's potential absences will be seamlessly covered and there is also acute competition for places in the starting line-up — and even as substitutes.

England centre-back Joe Gomez and Japan striker Takumi Minamino have not even made it onto the bench for recent games as Liverpool were blessed with an almost fully-fit squad.

«We are in no doubt about the quality of our squad,» said Klopp earlier this month. «If they are all fit then we have a good squad.

»We have to use that of course, but it never happened that they were all fit. Now we have a different situation. I can't remember a situation like this before. We've never had the squad all available."

The injuries to Jota and Firmino have naturally reduced Liverpool's attacking options, but after signing Luis Diaz — who has made an immediate impact — in January, they are still able to select an intimidating front three.

Legends Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane plus Diaz lined up against Norwich City last weekend, while Minamino, cult