Only Nathan Collins and Ruben Neves retained their places, with 19-year-old right-back Dexter Lembikisa making his first start. 19:11, Alex YoungLiverpool handed a debut to new signing Cody Gakpo as manager Jurgen Klopp named his strongest side for the start of their FA Cup defence at home to Premier League opponents Wolves. The Netherlands international, a £38million arrival from PSV Eindhoven, was one of four changes from Monday's defeat at Brentford. Joel Matip replaced the injured Virgil van Dijk at centre-back, Andy Robertson returned at left-back and Jordan Henderson came in for Harvey Elliott in midfield. (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Wolves XI19:02, Alex YoungHere are the visitors. Liverpool XI19:00, Alex YoungCody Gakpo starts! 18:57, Alex YoungTeam news to be confirmed imminently.
When you play every three days you need to rotate and manage minutes but we didn't need to do that this week. The boys are looking forward to it - Cody is a good footballer. He is a smart boy and a good footballer. We had two fantastic finals at Wembley last season - the competition is great, the final was outstanding and the atmosphere was outstanding. We have our memories and we want to go there again. (Getty Images)19:29, Alex YoungWolves have three times faced Liverpool in the FA Cup and won each time, which is a good omen for the visitors. Liverpool have won their last seven meetings on the trot against Wolves, which is a good omen for the hosts. Which record will continue tonight? 19:19, Alex YoungWolves, who have a Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday followed by a relegation six-pointer against West Ham at the weekend, made nine changes from the draw with Aston Villa.
Remarkable. 20:25, Alex Young24min: Talking of Nunez being plenty involved, he’s just wiped out Lembikisa near the halfway line, but will see no punishment for it. 20:23, Alex Young21min: Liverpool back on top and passing the ball around with confidence. Nunez and Alexander-Arnold involved a lot. 20:20, Alex Young18min: Slight concern for Nevez who has gone down and stayed down after a tackle. 20:16, Alex Young15min: Wolves are on top! Ait-Nouri is the latest to try to work some space for a shot, and almost wriggles through and finds Jimenez on the edge of the area before being crowded out.
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18:52, Alex YoungWolves have arrived. (PA)Lopetegui hits out at schedule18:41, Alex YoungJulen Lopetegui insists Wolves have no excuses at Liverpool - despite his frustration at the schedule. The manager is unhappy the hosts have had two more days to prepare for Saturday's FA Cup third round clash at Anfield. Wolves drew 1-1 at Aston Villa on Wednesday after Liverpool lost 3-1 at Brentford 48 hours earlier. "They have had five days, I prefer not to repeat it. We have to be ready. Despite the situation we have to prepare for the Cup in the best way we can, " he said. "It's very important but Liverpool have had two days more to prepare and rest. We have another match in three days (after) with the Carabao Cup (at Nottingham Forest).
Two years prior to that, in the fourth round, Wolves also beat Liverpool by the same scoreline. Will history repeat once again? Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog. Liverpool vs Wolves latest newsGOAL! Alisson howler gifts openerHow to watch: ITV4Liverpool XI: Gakpo debutWolves XI: Jimenez startsScore prediction: Reds to march onLiverpool FC 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC20:40, Alex Young39min: Inches from a Wolves goal! Traore has Matip on toast and fizzes a brilliant low drive across goal from right to left which a sliding Jimenez cannot get a touch on. 20:36, Alex Young35min: A stunning, long-range effort from Guedes which Alisson does brilliantly to palm away.
ITV will broadcast the game in the United Kingdom (UK) with live streaming on ITVX. In India, the Sony Sports Network has the FA Cup broadcasting rights, with streaming services on Sony LIV. CountryTV channelLive streamU. N/AESPN+UKITVITVXIndiaSony Sports Ten 2 SD/HDSony LIVCheck out GOAL's Football on UK TV guideCheck out GOAL's Soccer on U. TV guideLiverpool team news & squadThe big news from the Liverpool camp is that Virgil Van Dijk has a hamstring injury and is set to miss the FA Cup match and more games for the club. Cody Gakpo could make his Liverpool debut against Wolves but Arthur, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota, James Milner and Roberto Firmino are all still making their way back to full fitness from their injuries. Liverpool possible XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson; Keita, Bajcetic, Henderson; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo PositionPlayersGoalkeepersAlisson, Adrian, KelleherDefendersGomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Robertson, Matip, Phillips, Alexander-ArnoldMidfieldersFabinho, Alcantara, Milner, Keita, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, ElliottForwardsFirmino, Salah, Nunez, Carvalho, GakpoWolves team news & squadDaniel Podence, who was forced off the field due to injury in Wolves' last game, is doubtful for the Liverpool tie.
Kick-off! 20:00, Alex Young1min: Here we go. 19:58, Alex YoungLiverpool are aiming to avoid becoming the first FA Cup holders to get knocked out at the first opportunity since Arsenal in 2018. 19:49, Alex YoungFinal warm-ups currently going on. Klopp is giving both Matip and Konate some intense-looking instructions. Klopp on Gakpo19:38, Alex Young“Cody is raring to go - he has had three days with us - he looked good in training, we had a full week for training and now we let him start, ” he told ITV.
We have to be able to do a good match against one of the best teams in the world. "It's not our responsibility, we have to play, I have commented it is different in the league. In the cup you don't have a second chance, it's not balanced but it's not our responsibility. "Maybe we can work normally because a lot of players have to recuperate but tomorrow we will be ready to try to beat one of the best teams in the world. They have an incredible squad. It'll be a good challenge for us.
