Liverpool return to Premier League action when they make the lengthy trip to AFC Bournemouth (16.30 GMT).
The Reds have had 11 days between matches as they enjoyed a winter break. Jurgen Klopp granted his squad time off to refresh and he'll be hoping that's the tonic to maintain his side's title charge.
Liverpool sit two points at the top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa two points adrift. However, the Reds have the chance to restore a five-point lead and pile the pressure on the chasing pack.
It's been a fine campaign for Klopp's troops so far, having put one foot in the Wembley door having earned a 2-1 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Fulham in their previous game. But the Premier League is their main priority and securing a top-four place.
Liverpool have already defeated Bournemouth twice this season although they won't be underestimated. The Cherries have won seven of their previous nine games and propelled themselves to 12th in the table. In addition, the Reds have injury and availability problems - with Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee), Dominic Szoboszlai (hamstring) and Andy Robertson (shoulder) absent while Mo Salah and Wataru Endo are on African Cup of Nations and Asian Cup duty with Egypt and Japan respectively.
With all that in mind, here is the Liverpool team predicted to face Bournemouth.
1. GK - Caoimhin Kelleher
The Republic of Ireland international is Liverpool's Carabao Cup keeper and how he'd love another chance of being the hero at Wembley against Chelsea.
2. RB - Conor Bradley
The 20-year-old was superb against Fulham in the first leg and at Bournemouth. Now he's braced for a third successive start.
3. CB - Ibrahima Konate
There is the possibility that Konate could be rested but because Liverpool are in FA Cup action at the weekend, that's more likely
4. CB - Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain would relish leading his club out at Wembley - but knows a big effort is first required.