Many first-team regulars will be back available for manager Erik ten Hag, while some of the young players who went away on last week's winter training camp in Spain could also be involved.
On this week’s episode of The Debate, ex-Reds David May and Wes Brown joined presenter Liam Bradford and journalist Laurie Whitwell to reflect on our trip to Europe.
Brown, who worked his way up through the Academy during his playing days, explained why the training camp and two friendly matches were so important for our youngsters.
“It’s good,” he said. “It’s always good.