Thiago Alcantara no-brainer decision as Jurgen Klopp awaits Diogo Jota Liverpool fitness update

Liverpool are going in search of a 10th straight victory as attention now turns to Sunday's Carabao Cup final.

The Reds will meet Chelsea in their first domestic cup final in six years as they look to secure a record-setting ninth League Cup triumph at Wembley.

With virtually a full squad to choose from, the major concerns for Jurgen Klopp centre around Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino.

The pair are being afforded every chance to get fit in time for the showpiece showdown with the Londoners, with an update expected on Friday when assistant boss Pep Lijnders addresses the media.

Even if both are declared fit, however, their relative inactivity over the last week or so is unlikely to see either start, even if 17-goal Jota is in some of the best form of his career.

Luis Diaz's impressive early adaptation goes on at Anfield, meaning Klopp will be confident in trusting the Colombian from the start in the capital this weekend.

With 27 goals to his name this term, Mohamed Salah is a cert to start on the right of the front three which means that Sadio Mane - who notched a brace himself in Wednesday's 6-0 thumping of Leeds - could begin down the centre against Thomas Tuchel's men.

Having Jota and Firmino back would be a huge couple of boosts for the Reds, but with neither having featured since the win over Inter on February 16, Klopp may stick rather than twist.

In defence, the only real bone of contention will be whether Joel Matip keeps his place or Ibrahima Konate steps in for him.

Matip has been superb all season and a big reason why Liverpool have shipped just seven goals at home all term in the Premier League.

He was rewarded for his form - and ability to stay fit - with his first goal of the season against Leeds.

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