Liverpool will take on Premier League rivals Arsenal in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Thursday night.

The Reds were forced to postpone the first leg, which was scheduled for January 6, due to a COVID-19 outbreak in their squad.

Jurgen Klopp's side will enter the clash at Anfield off the back of a 4-1 win over Shrewsbury Town in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Arsenal, who suffered a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: COVID-19
Possible return date: January 13 (vs. Arsenal)

Liverpool are hopeful that key full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold could make his return to the squad following a positive COVID-19 test.

Nat Phillips

Status: Out
Type of injury: Cheek
Possible return date: Unknown

Liverpool remain without central defender Nat Phillips due to the fractured cheekbone that he suffered against AC Milan in the Champions League.

Harvey Elliott

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Harvey Elliott is making excellent progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but the youngster will not be able to return to the field for some time yet.

Divock Origi

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: January 13 (vs. Arsenal)

Divock Origi has recently been absent due to an injury that he picked up in training, but the forward could be back in the fold for the clash with Arsenal.

Thiago Alcantara

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: Unknown

Experienced midfielder Thiago Alcantara is currently struggling to overcome a hip problem, which will rule the Spain international out of action for the foreseeable future.

Mohamed Salah

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Mohamed Salah misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sadio Mane

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Sadio Mane misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Naby Keita

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Naby Keita misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.

LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for the EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Arsenal.