Liverpool will be without influential captain, Steven Gerrard, as he serves a three match ban following his dismissal against Manchester United. Right back Glen Johnson may also miss the game if his pregnant partner has not given birth. Liverpool will make a late assessment on the fitness of Joe Cole and Paul Konchesky as they recover from an ankle injury and a dead leg, respectively.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish had his first opportunity to assess the players that did not take part in the clash against Untied as he took his first training session at Melwood yesterday afternoon, as well as his first chance to work with his first new appointment, Steven Clarke, brought into Liverpool FC’s backroom staff as first-team coach.
Blackpool are most likely to make a number of changes to the side that was defeated by Southampton in the FA Cup.
Match Facts:
- This will be Kenny Dalglish's first Premier League match as a manager in 12 years, four months and 22 days (4,527 days) since his Newcastle United side drew 1-1 at Chelsea on 22 August, 1998.
- His last league match in charge of Liverpool came 19 years, 11 months and four days ago (7,278 days).
- Liverpool have lost three of their last four league matches.
- Liverpool have lost seven of their 10 away league matches this season and nine matches in total - their most at this stage of a top flight season in 57 years.
- Blackpool are unbeaten in their last four games against Liverpool, winning two of those matches.
- It's 56 years since Liverpool were defeated at Bloomfield Road. They are unbeaten in their last six games at Blackpool, winning five of those matches.
- Blackpool have the worst home record of any team in the premier league
Last season:
- Not applicable
Doubtful/injured players:
- Carragher (shoulder), Spearing (ankle), Glen Johnson (other), Joe Cole (ankle), Konchesky (dead leg)
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