Liverpool’s predicted line-up to face Shrewsbury Town

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Liverpool’s young-guns will welcome League One side Shrewsbury Town to Anfield in an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Tuesday 19:45 GMT.

Jurgen Klopp will not be in the managerial hot-seat after handing responsibility over to Neil Critchley with the German boss choosing to respect the Premier League’s inaugural winter break which takes has ruled out all of the Reds’ senior players.

Here is RTK’s predicted team to face the Shrews in two days time:

Goalkeeper: Caoimhín Kelleher

With Alisson and Adrian away of their winter breaks, it will be up to the young Irish shot-stopper to keep the Shrews at bay under the Anfield lights.

Right-back: Neco Williams

The Welshman has proved an adequate back-up in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. He simply has to start.

Centre back: Ki-Jana Hoever

The Dutchman is certain to have a bright future at Anfield. He scored a thunderous header against MK Dons in September and will finally be given his opportunity in central defence.

Centre back: Sepp van den Berg

The summer signing will be one of Liverpool’s most senior players against the League One outfit on Tuesday. Starting alongside countryman Hoever, Van den Berg could make his fourth Reds appearance following three outings in the Carabao Cup

Left-back: Adam Lewis

The talented full-back will prove adequate cover for the injured Larouci.

Defensive midfield: Isaac Christie-Davies

The 22-year-old Chelsea academy graduate is one of the more senior members of the Liverpool lineup and could make only his second first-team appearance of the season.

Centre midfield: Curtis Jones

The Scouser netted a wonder goal to win the Merseyside Derby at the start of the month and added another to his growing collection against the Shrews last month.

Centre midfield: Pedro Chirivella

You can’t ignore the diminutive Spaniard after his imperious domination of the Everton midfield. Will likely be handed the captaincy on the night.

Right-wing: Harvey Elliott

16-year-old Elliott is one of the brightest young talents in the Premier League – his wonder-goal against Wolves last month needs to be seen to be believed.

Striker: Joe Hardy

The former Manchester City academy graduate has hit the ground running for the U23s after scoring an impressive brace on his home debut at Kirkby.

Left-wing: Liam Millar

The Canadian young talent has a bright future ahead of him. The former Fulham academy graduate has featured regularly for Critchley since his return to the club and could be given his first senior appearance having been recalled from a loan spell with Kilmarnock.