Midfielder Sissoko has been charged retrospectively by the Football Association following a clash with Bournemouth’s Harry Arter during the second half of Saturday’s goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium.
As a result, he’s set to face a three-match ban, starting with Tuesday’s EFL Cup fourth round tie.
With goalkeeper Hugo Lloris set to be rested at Anfield, Mauricio will turn to Michel, who enjoyed a tremendous outing against Liverpool earlier on in the season as the two sides battled out a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane.
“Michel is at a great level,” Mauricio said. “We are lucky to have two keepers plus Pau Lopez who is very young and has come from Spain, as well as the younger ones that we have behind them.