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Pepijn Lijnders on Reds' team selection for cup tie v Arsenal

Liverpool are likely to make changes to their starting line-up for Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie with Arsenal at Anfield, Pepijn Lijnders has confirmed.

The Reds defeated the Gunners 3-1 in the Premier League on Monday evening, but now take on Mikel Arteta’s side once more in a fourth-round encounter of the tournament.

“It is really important if you have only two days in between, with our style, freshness is key,” Lijnders told Liverpoolfc.com on Wednesday morning.

“The freedom of the players to take initiative, to offensively and defensively especially to be on time in the challenge.