Alisson started the first leg of their semi final against Tottenham Hotspur with Kelleher preferred for Thursday’s second leg.

Arne Slot has said he cannot guarantee Caoimhín Kelleher will start the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle despite the goalkeeper’s contribution to Liverpool ’s third final appearance in four seasons.

Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was not named in the starting-11 for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup first-leg defeat to Tottenham