Jurgen Klopp hopes Liverpool's fringe players can step up following the blow of Fabinho's ankle ligament injury.
The Brazil midfielder will be sidelined until the new year after suffering ankle ligament damage during Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw at home to Napoli.
Fabinho is the only specialist option in the holding role at Klopp's disposal, although Georginio Wijnaldum showed his adaptability by dropping back against the Serie A side.
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Captain Jordan Henderson is another experienced option who can operate in front of the defence for the Premier League leaders, and either man reverting to that position would create opportunities in attacking midfield.