Summer signing Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez have not yet gelled as a midfield partnership. Their lack of pace was exploited in the last two games. A possible solution could be playing Carlos Soler, the season-long loan signing from Paris Saint-Germain, alongside Alvarez.

The Reds will be looking to join the likes of Man City and Man United in the next round of the Carabao Cup draw as they welcome West Ham to Anfield

After excellent starts to both their Premier League and Champions league campaigns, Liverpool kick off their third competition of the year.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Liverpool (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: There are "no new injuries,

Liverpool begins its defense of the Carabao Cup against a West Ham team still searching for form under new boss Julen Lopetegui, who took over from David Moyes during the summer.

The curious case of West Ham and what has been an incredibly underwhelming start to a promising season. Julen Lopetegui's days at West Ham United seem to be numbered, with some fans losing faith in him already.