Liverpool Faces Accrington Stanley in FA Cup

Liverpool will face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round at Anfield, with manager Arne Slot expected to make significant changes following a recent 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. Accrington, currently struggling in 19th place in League Two, hopes to pull off a major upset. Key players like Quansah, recovering from illness, might feature, while Virgil van Dijk is likely to be rested. The youthful squad could include new faces such as Trey Nyoni and Federico Chiesa, as Slot prepares for a crucial Premier League match against Nottingham Forest next week. Accrington's recent form includes a win over Colchester, but they are aware of the distraction posed by the Liverpool match. The game is anticipated to be a test of Liverpool's depth and resilience against a determined lower-league opponent.