Liverpool will face Arsenal in the FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium without the presence of their influential captain, Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch defender is notably absent due to illness, adding to Liverpool’s growing list of unavailable players.

Mo Salah and Wataru Endo continue to miss action as they represent Egypt and Japan in the ongoing African Cup of Nations. Additionally, Dominik Szoboszlai is ruled out due to a hamstring injury. A host of key players, including Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Ben Doak, remain sidelined with various injuries.

This poses a challenge for Liverpool as they aim to navigate through the FA Cup tie against Arsenal without some key personnel. Manager Jurgen Klopp will need to devise a strategy to overcome these absences and secure a positive result in the competition.