Liverpool make their long-awaited return to competitive football this evening when they face Manchester City at the Etihad in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
It's been nearly six weeks since the Reds beat Southampton 3-1 at Anfield, with seven of Jurgen Klopp's side representing their countries in the World Cup while the rest of the squad jetted off to Dubai. Friendlies against Lyon and AC Milan featured during the trip to the Middle East, but tonight marks the true return of domestic action as teams get set for the second-half of the campaign.
A penalty shootout win against League One Derby County saw Liverpool through the third round back in November, and while the majority of those who flew to Qatar will likely be rested, Klopp is expected to name a strong side, given the opponent and obvious boost that would come with starting strongly.
