West Ham United v Liverpool Team News - Konate Doubtful For Reds

Whilst the victory at the weekend moved Liverpool up to seventh place in the league, they are still nine points off of Newcastle and Manchester United in third and fourth respectively.

A win against the in form Hammers is therefore imperative as the Reds try and stay on the trail of those above them in the table.

Liverpool Team News

At his pre-match press conference (via Liverpoolfc.com), Klopp said that he will need to give a late check on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate yet did not disclose what the issue was.

Roberto Firmino remains on the sidelines with a muscle problem that will rule him out until at least next week as he enters the final few weeks of his Liverpool contract.

Naby Keita has been able to resume some elements of training after the muscle injury he picked up on international duty for Guinea but will not be ready for the clash with David Moyes's team.

Calvin Ramsay and Stefan Bajcetic remain sidelined until next season.

West Ham United Team News

David Moyes will also check on the fitness of his squad after their exploits over the last week which saw them qualify for the UEFA Conference League semi-finals.

Striker Gianluca Scamacca is one player definitely ruled out however after knee surgery.