West Ham have been dealt an fitness blow for the clash against Liverpool.
The Reds take on the Hammers in the Premier League this evening, as they look to close the gap on leaders Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp is without Thiago Alcantara, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip for the match, but West Ham also have a key absence.
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Hammers boss David Moyes has named his line up to face Liverpool, with club vice-captain Declan Rice not involved in the matchday squad.
Moyes did not mention any concerns over Rice’s fitness in his pre-match press conference, so his absence will be a blow to West Ham.
There were concerns over the fitness of Tomas Soucek who appeared to take a knock in midweek, but the midfielder is in the starting line-up to face Liverpool.
West Ham are also be without Vladimir Coufal after his recent groin operation, and Angelo Ogbonna, who suffered a knee injury that required surgery in the reverse fixture with Liverpool earlier this season.
Moyes also confirmed that Ukrainian forward Andriy Yarmalenko has returned to training but will not be part of his matchday squad against Liverpool.
