Sunderland pair Victor Anichebe and Lamine Kone are major doubts after suffering hamstring and hip injuries respectively against Burnley.
Jason Denayer is also doubtful with a hamstring injury, while Billy Jones is serving a one-match suspension.
Liverpool could be without captain Jordan Henderson against his former club after he suffered a heel problem during the win over Manchester City.
However, manager Jurgen Klopp has no other fresh injury concerns.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Steve Bower: "Liverpool ended 2016 still in touch with Chelsea and it's imperative they begin the new year in similar fashion.