Thomas Frank has praised Lucas Bergvall ’s versatility, comparing him to Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. Bergvall is set to reprise his role as a No10 at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with Xavi Simons serving the first of his three-game suspension following his dismissal against Liverpool.

Arne Slot's team come into the back of this game, having beaten Brighton and Tottenham in their last two games, and a feeling that they might have breathed some life back into what had been a wretched season until then.

Diogo Jota's sons will accompany the matchday mascots as the Portuguese's two former sides - Liverpool and Wolves - meet for the first time since his death.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hailed the transformation of Hugo Ekitike from backup striker to goal machine as the France international spearheads the club's climb back up the Premier League table.

Head coach Arne Slot said it should be impossible for Liverpool to be a top-four team with their poor record at set-pieces.

Wolves are also statistically the worst team this season in Europe's top 14 leagues. You have to look at the Cypriot top division, 15th in Uefa's rankings, to find a club with fewer points – Enosis Neon Paralimni have one from 15 matches.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot brushed aside the prospect of a recall for Harvey Elliott to fill the void left by Alexander Isak’s serious injury. Despite the most extravagant outlay in football history, the Reds are still short upfront. The sales of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz followed the tragic passing of Diogo Jota this summer.

Liverpool fear record-signing Alexander Isak sustained a suspected broken leg in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Ekitike scored in each of his first three appearances after his summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt, but had since shared game time with Isak. Slot also pointed out the France international retains areas where he can improve and faces further competition from within the squad.

The Dutchman is missing key personnel for the visit of the Old Gold, but can have no excuses for anything but a convincing win against the worst attack and defence in the division. Victory could help Liverpool re-enter the top four, although that depends on Chelsea’s result against Aston Villa later on Saturday.