TEAM NEWS
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has the chance to win his first English silverware in Sunday's League Cup final, while Manuel Pellegrini will hope to end his final season at Manchester City with a trophy.Klopp refused to discuss tactics before the game, saying: "I think even in Manchester they have televisions."Pellegrini has hinted he will field a strong side.He is being replaced by Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola this summer.The City boss, whose side are still in the Premier League title race, face the Reds in the league on Wednesday.Last Sunday, Pellegrini named a weakened side against Chelsea in the FA Cup - losing 5-1 - with a midweek Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev in mind.But he said: "To win a title in February gives you a lot of trust to continue fighting for other competitions."
Team news
Liverpool midfielders Adam Lallana (calf) and Joe Allen (hamstring) and defender Martin Skrtel (also hamstring) are all back in training, although might not play.Centre-back Dejan Lovren has recovered from illness. Boss Klopp played midfielder Lucas at centre-back in the Europa League win over Augsburg on Thursday,Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, winger Jesus Navas and defender Eliaquim Mangala could all return from injury at Wembley. Mangala was an unused substitute for the 3-1 win in Kiev on Wednesday.Pellegrini is hopeful captain Vincent Kompany, former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling and right-back Bacary Sagna can play after having recovery sessions.Fabian Delph, Kevin de Bruyne and Samir Nasri are all long-term absentees.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has the chance to win his first English silverware in Sunday's League Cup final, while Manuel Pellegrini will hope to end his final season at Manchester City with a trophy.Klopp refused to discuss tactics before the game, saying: "I think even in Manchester they have televisions."Pellegrini has hinted he will field a strong side.He is being replaced by Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola this summer.The City boss, whose side are still in the Premier League title race, face the Reds in the league on Wednesday.Last Sunday, Pellegrini named a weakened side against Chelsea in the FA Cup - losing 5-1 - with a midweek Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev in mind.But he said: "To win a title in February gives you a lot of trust to continue fighting for other competitions."
Team news
Liverpool midfielders Adam Lallana (calf) and Joe Allen (hamstring) and defender Martin Skrtel (also hamstring) are all back in training, although might not play.Centre-back Dejan Lovren has recovered from illness. Boss Klopp played midfielder Lucas at centre-back in the Europa League win over Augsburg on Thursday,Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, winger Jesus Navas and defender Eliaquim Mangala could all return from injury at Wembley. Mangala was an unused substitute for the 3-1 win in Kiev on Wednesday.Pellegrini is hopeful captain Vincent Kompany, former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling and right-back Bacary Sagna can play after having recovery sessions.Fabian Delph, Kevin de Bruyne and Samir Nasri are all long-term absentees.
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