Arne Slot has named a strong Liverpool side to face Barnsley in the FA Cup third round.
The Reds welcome League One opposition to Anfield this evening to conclude a busy third round of action, aiming to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games across all competitions following a goalless draw away at Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday.
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Ekitike missed the trip to north London and the 2-2 draw with Fulham due to a minor hamstring issue but returns tonight, starting on the bench.
Alexander Isak is a long-term injury casualty, while Mohamed Salah is still away on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Those absentees should open the door for Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha to start on the flanks. Alternatively, the Italian could lead the line with Jeremie Frimpong continuing as a right winger.
Slot has freshened up his midfield with Curtis Jones returning. Florian Wirtz sits on the bench, but Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa both start.
Captain Virgil van Dijk is due a rest but starts again alongside Joe Gomez.
Andy Robertson gets the nod, too, while Endo makes a surprise return to the squad.
Bradley was stretchered off against Arsenal and will miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury. He could be replaced at right-back by forgotten defender Calvin Ramsay, who has not featured for the first team since October.
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Robertson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ngumoha
Subs: Alisson, Endo, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Ekitike, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ramsay
Injured: Isak, Leoni, Bradley
Unavailable: Salah (AFCON)
Time and date: 7.45pm GMT on Monday January 12, 2026
How to watch: TNT Sports
Venue: Anfield
