Liverpool head coach Arne Slot could spring a couple of defensive surprises for Wednesday's EFL Cup fourth-round showdown with Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The Reds are seeking to snap a miserable four-game domestic losing run in the last-16 battle, which Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni will all miss through injury.

Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones - who suffered an injury in the weekend's 3-2 Premier League loss to Brentford - are doubtful for the contest too, but Slot is unlikely to take any unnecessary risks in the EFL Cup.

That extends to fit players too, as the Dutchman is reportedly considering starting third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman against the Eagles, as well as forgotten right-back Calvin Ramsay .

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