Preston vs Liverpool: live stream and TV details, how to watch, team news and predicted line-ups

Liverpool are back in action this evening when they turn their attention to the Carabao Cup.

The Reds make the trip to Preston North End in the fourth round of the competition.

Here's all the key information you need to know about the Deepdale encounter.

What's the team news

Jurgen Klopp's side are struggling in midfield heading into the clash.

Naby Keita has bruising on the shin after being on the receiving end of a red card challenge from Paul Pogba in Sunday's 5-0 defeat of Manchester United.

James Milner limped off with a hamstring injury and he's absent until after the international break.

Meanwhile, Fabinho is also ruled out again because of a knee issue and Thiago Alcantara is still to recover from a calf problem.

In addition, Harvey Elliott continues his comeback from a long-term ankle injury.

Klopp will look to use the game to rest some of his key players like Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Fringe men such as Takumi Minamino, Divock Origi, Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas will all be hoping to catch the eye of their manager.

There will be no much-needed minutes for youngsters Caoimhin Kelleher and Kaide Gordon, though, with the pair injured.

What about the opposition?

Liverpool have given loanee Sepp van den Berg permission to play for Preston.

The Lilywhites should also welcome Ali McCann back after an ankle injury, while Matthew Olosunde could be involved having featured in a practice game at the weekend.

Alan Browne is suspended after being sent off in Preston's defeat to Blackpool on Saturday and Josh Murphy is cup-tied.

Predicted line-ups

Preston (3-5-2): Rudd, Storey, Bauer, Hughes, Van den Berg, Ledson, Whiteman, Earl, E Johnson, Jakobsen, Sinclair.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Adrian, Williams, Gomez, Phillips, Tsimikas, Morton, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Musialowski, Origi, Minamino.

Is the match on TV?

Yes. The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Coverage starts at 17.00.

Can I stream the match?

Yes. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the game via Sky Go.

Can I stream the match if I don’t subscribe to Sky Sports?

Yes. You can purchase a Now TV Sports Day pass for £9.98.

How can I watch highlights?

All fourth-round highlights will be shown on Quest TV from 22.30.

For all the post-match reaction follow our coverage on LiverpoolWorld.