Liverpool is preparing to face Bournemouth in the League Cup on Wednesday, with the possibility of up to five players being unavailable for Jürgen Klopp. However, there is an alternative for Mohamed Salah.

After a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the league on Sunday, Liverpool is shifting its focus back to the Carabao Cup. The Reds have made a strong start to the League Cup this season, having comfortably defeated Leicester City in the previous round at Anfield. With an away match against Bournemouth on the horizon, Klopp will be optimistic about advancing further in the competition.

Liverpool’s depth this season provides a clear opportunity for a cup run, and while Klopp will still make several changes with a focus on the Premier League, the team should be more than capable of getting the job done. Liverpool.com has the latest information on player availability for the trip to the south coast.

Liverpool’s assistant manager, Pep Lijnders, confirmed that both Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić will remain sidelined for this match. Thiago has yet to make an appearance for the club this season, while Bajčetić has faced further injury issues after featuring in the previous round against Leicester.

On a positive note, winger Ben Doak trained on Monday, and it is expected that he may be included in the squad, offering an opportunity to rest Mohamed Salah.

Conor Bradley is nearing a return to full team training but won’t be available for selection. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson’s surgery was successful, allowing the 29-year-old to continue his rehabilitation for a shoulder injury.

Luke Chambers, who was on the bench against Nottingham Forest after a strong performance against Toulouse, is available to start, with Kostas Tsimikas prioritized for league games. Finally, amid the ongoing personal situation for Luis Díaz, hopes are for a positive resolution as soon as possible.

Here is the complete list of available players for the manager. The Reds aim to continue their perfect run in cup competitions:

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Caoimhín Kelleher, Adrián.

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joël Matip, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Chambers.

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endō, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, James McConnell.

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota.

Players who are injured: Andy Robertson, Thiago Alcântara, Stefan Bajčetić, Conor Bradley

Players who are doubtful: Luis Díaz (personal reasons)