On Boxing Day, Liverpool resume their Premier League campaign by paying a visit to Aston Villa. Here are the key things to know ahead of the game.
Team news
Aston Villa
The Villians will miss Emiliano Martinez as he's still on vacation after his World Cup triumph with Argentina. Other than that, Unai Emery won't be able to count on Diego Carlos, Jacob Ramsey, and Philippe Coutinho due to injury.
Liverpool
The Reds are left without Ibrahima Konate as he's only scheduled to return to training on December 27. Curtis Jones, Arthur, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota are sidelined with injuries.
On the positive side, Liverpool are expected to get Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold back for the clash.
Probable lineups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Nunez, Carvalho.
Aston Villa XI: Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Luiz; Buendia, Ings, Bailey.
