Derby v Liverpool: Loris Karius in line for Reds debut in EFL Cup

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to name a strong side against Derby in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Forward Roberto Firmino has recovered from the minor groin injury which kept him out of the win at Chelsea, while goalkeeper Loris Karius will make his long-awaited debut after recovering from a broken hand.

Midfielder Emre Can could get a run out, having not featured because of an ankle problem sustained in the last round.

Derby striker Andreas Weimann could feature at the iPro Stadium as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Matej Vydra and Ikechi Anya are cup-tied having played earlier in the competition for Watford, with both signing for the Rams from the Premier League club during the summer.

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The only previous League Cup meeting between these two sides was in October 1977 - Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield.

Derby have lost 21 of their last 26 matches against Liverpool in all competitions (W3 D2).

Derby have failed to score in three of their last four home matches against Liverpool in all competitions.

Derby last beat Premier League opposition in the League Cup when they won the first leg of the 2009 semi-final against Manchester United at Pride Park.

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Liverpool have been eliminated from just one of their last 13 League Cup ties against lower league opposition, losing out on penalties against Northampton at Anfield in September 2010.

Charlie's prediction

This always comes across as dangerous trip for Premier League sides but Derby have obviously taken a long time to get going under Nigel Pearson, which is a little surprising. They finally got a good result at the weekend so they'll see this as an opportunity to build on that positivity.

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Liverpool are a dangerous side away from home and imagine they'll play Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino, while they can't really change much at the back, so I fancy them to come through this

Charlie predicts: Derby 1-3 Liverpool, Firmino to score first (30/1 with Sky Bet)

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