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- Facundo Buonanotte is available for selection having missed the 2-2 draw with parent club Brighton.
- Victor Kristiansen is also expected back for the Foxes, and he could start in place of Luke Thomas at left-back in what may be the only change to the side that drew with Seagulls.
- Abdul Fatawu is ruled out, while Wout Faes and Jeremy Monga will be assessed.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+8'There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.90+6'Patson Daka races towards the box before laying off to Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester), who picks it up but blazes a shot well over the bar from the edge of the box. The ball goes out of play and Liverpool will have a goal kick.90+5'Curtis Jones (Liverpool) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.90+4'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Luis Diaz departs the field of play to be replaced by Curtis Jones (Liverpool).90+1'James Justin (Leicester) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Liverpool.907 min. of stoppage-time to be played.88'James Justin (Leicester) pulls the shirt of his opponent and only escapes without punishment due to the benevolence of the referee. Liverpool have been awarded a free kick.85'Stephy Mavididi is being substituted because of an injury. Ruud van Nistelrooy sends Jeremy Monga (Leicester) on the pitch.83'Substitution. James Justin (Leicester) has come on for Ricardo Pereira.83'Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to substitute Wilfred Ndidi and he is replaced by Oliver Skipp (Leicester).83'Stephy Mavididi provides the assist in the box, but Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) places his shot a fraction wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Liverpool.82'Some neat passing and movement from Leicester as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.81'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.80'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) fires the ball towards the left side of the goal from close-range, but his shot is blocked by one of the defenders.79'Mohamed Salah swings the cross over. Diogo Jota (Liverpool) gets his head to it but it goes just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.77'Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) violates the rules and gets a yellow card.76'Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) gets on the end of the corner and fires the ball inside the right post.76'There's an opportunity for Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.75'Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. The ball goes out for a corner. Liverpool can continue in their attacking effort.74'Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) wastes a big chance! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box and it goes narrowly over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.71'Substitution. Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Dominik Szoboszlai walks off.71'Arne Slot prepares a substitution. Conor Bradley is replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool).70'Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.70'Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) threads a pass through the eye of a needle into the box for Patson Daka, but Alisson displays great awareness to stop him.67'Patson Daka (Leicester) is penalised for a foul. Stuart Attwell had a clear view and blows his whistle.65'What was Conor Bradley (Liverpool) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.65'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball is out of play. Leicester will have a throw-in.64'Diogo Jota (Liverpool) jumps for a cross and produces a fine header from near the penalty spot, but it goes narrowly wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.63'Leicester failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.62'It's time for a substitution. Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) comes on in place of Bobby De Cordova-Reid.61'Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Patson Daka (Leicester) replacing Jamie Vardy.61'The foul by Diogo Jota (Liverpool) was seen by Stuart Attwell who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.60'Diogo Jota (Liverpool) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Cody Gakpo.60'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) latches onto a loose ball inside the box but slams it just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.58'The current number of corner kicks is 0:11.57'Liverpool quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.57'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) picks up the rebound inside the penalty area and releases a good shot to the left side of the goal. Unfortunately for him, Mads Hermansen shows how quick his reflexes are and dives superbly to stop his effort. What a save but what a wasted opportunity! The ball is out of play and Liverpool manage to earn a corner.55'Luis Diaz (Liverpool) smacks a great volley at goal from inside the box, but sends the effort just inches over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.54'Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick low strike towards the middle of the goal that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a superb goal-line clearance.52'Luke Thomas (Leicester) tries to find Jamie Vardy, but he puts too much power on the through ball.51'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.51'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The linesman makes the right call and Liverpool will have a corner.49'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) steps up to take the corner, but the ball just sails in among the defenders.49'Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) beats his marker and unleashes a thunderbolt of a shot from the edge of the box. Mads Hermansen sees the ball late but does well to stop it going into the bottom left corner. Liverpool have been awarded a corner kick.47'Liverpool have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.46'Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.46'The second half has just started.45+2'The match has reached half-time.45'The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.43'Stuart Attwell blows his whistle and it's Jamie Vardy (Leicester) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.42'Konstantinos Tsimikas sends a lofted pass into the box, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) shows good awareness to connect with it but blazes his shot high over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.41'Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) receives a diagonal pass, bursts into the box and shoots low towards the middle of the goal. Mads Hermansen is well positioned, though, and it's a comfortable save.41'Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.40'Liverpool can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield. Now Liverpool have a corner.40'A snap shot by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) from the edge of the area flies towards the top right corner, but Mads Hermansen produces a good reflex save to thwart him.38'Luke Thomas (Leicester) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.37'Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) is well placed to meet a cross and sends a difficult header towards the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper reacts well to stop the effort.35'Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the middle of the net is denied by Mads Hermansen. This effort really didn't trouble him.35'Liverpool force a corner. They send men into the box.33'Luis Diaz (Liverpool) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.31'Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again. Liverpool will take a free kick near the side line.30'Stuart Attwell blows for a foul after Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.29'The resulting set piece from Liverpool is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.29'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) connects with a precise cross inside the goalmouth and shoots. One of the defending players reacts in time and clears the ball to safety. Liverpool will have a chance to score from a corner kick.28'Mads Hermansen reacts well to deny a long-range free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) towards the middle of the goal.27'Poor challenge! Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) is penalised for tripping and Stuart Attwell blows his whistle. Liverpool will take a free kick.24'Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) is deemed to be in an offside position by the linesman and it looks like it is the right decision despite being a very close call.23'Conor Bradley (Liverpool) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.20'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) commits a rough foul. Stuart Attwell stops the game and makes a call.18'Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Mohamed Salah, but he can't get on the end of the pass.17'Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation. Leicester have a free kick.14'Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) sends a chip pass into the box, but Mads Hermansen is quickest to intercept the ball.13'Liverpool take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.13'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.12'Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) sends a long ball in, but Mads Hermansen comfortably gathers the ball.11'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) receives a precise pass inside the box and drills a promising first-time blast towards the middle of the goal. His effort is blocked by Mads Hermansen who dives to keep the ball out. What a save!10'Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) misses a golden opportunity after his strike hits the post!10'The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.9'A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Liverpool.9'Mohamed Salah receives a sweet cross inside the box from Luis Diaz (Liverpool), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball. Liverpool force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.8'Liverpool players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.5'Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester) attempts to find Bilal El Khannouss, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Liverpool.4'The corner is swung in but Liverpool can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.3'Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) misses a great chance to score after his effort hits the left post!1'Luis Diaz (Liverpool) is forced to stop his forward run after being caught in an offside position by the linesman.1'The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.The players are out and the match is about to start. Liverpool will have the kick-off.Today's referee will be Stuart Attwell.Hello and welcome to our live text commentary! We will provide you with instant updates of everything that happens in the match. The starting lineups will be announced very soon.