Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is a doubt for Sunday's game because of a muscle problem.
If he is unavailable then the Reds could deploy the same starting line-up which began the 4-0 win at West Ham.
Jurgen Klopp's side need a win to guarantee qualification for next season's Champions League.
Middlesbrough head coach Steve Agnew may again be without Daniel Ayala, Gaston Ramirez and Victor Valdes because of injury.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Guy Mowbray: "It's all very simple.
"Liverpool need to win for a top-four place. They're at home to a side that has already been relegated.