Dominic Solanke is set to get his chance to show there is more to Liverpool’s attack than their fearsome front three against ex-club Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.

Solanke and £40 million summer signing Fabinho are in line to face Maurizio Sarri’s side in the third-round tie at Anfield.

The England Under 21 striker’s lack of game time was the subject of debate during the last international break, Gareth Southgate among those expressing concern.

Injury has prevented chances in this campaign, but he made 27 appearances last season, scoring once.

Fabinho and Solanke have been reassured their chances will come throughout the season, but those called up on Wednesday will know if Liverpool’s workload is instantly reduced from four competitions to three, there will be less cause to rotate before the turn of the year. That increases the stakes for those starting.

“The boys have to prove themselves constantly. The pressure is already there. If you don't perform, it's difficult to improve your situation,” said Klopp.

Solanke is likely to be given a chance to prove his worth against his former club Chelsea credit: REUTERS

“Football players are used to that. Playing a game at 50 per cent would be a waste of time. It would not make much sense. But I don't put pressure on each player who plays. I really see this opportunity. If we make changes then it's an opportunity, if not then it's an opportunity anyway. But the situation of nobody in this team at the moment is bad. They are in a good situation.

“Maybe they are not in the squad but that doesn't mean they train bad. I couldn't name one player at the moment who is not training on his highest level. That's the best thing to say about it. In the end, if they do that, nobody is in a bad situation. They are all 'close' or 'in'. Nobody is out.

“We have to show we are ready for each competition and each game. So far, the impact of the boys who came in has pleased me most.”

Klopp only confirmed goalkeeper Simon Mignolet’s selection, but Fabinho’s full debut is anticipated. Since his move to Monaco he is yet to challenge the preferred midfield trio. He should be consoled by the similar experiences of Andy Robertson and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain a year ago. Robertson played in the third-round defeat in the Carabao Cup last September and did not feature prominently again until December. Oxlade-Chamberlain was similarly held back to acclimatise.

Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is likely to make his full Liverpool debut credit: GETTY IMAGES

“They always need time,” said Klopp. “It needs to be natural. It is just a football team with a specific way of playing. It is about possession. It is about spaces and defensively closing them, offensively using them. They were all used to other football teams. We are not changing these players. We are not changing their football personality. There is no time frame where you say, ‘you have to do that’. They are here because they did what they did. To improve something you need half a year to make the next step. That’s it.”

Klopp says Chelsea rival Sarri has overseen ‘the biggest transformation in style I have ever seen in a short space of time’ since taking over at Stamford Bridge.

The coaches will be getting used to each others’ company over the next five days, Liverpool and Chelsea meeting in the Premier League this weekend.

Although supporters naturally prioritise that fixture, it is a sell-out at Anfield. Klopp knows any silverware will be welcome. The club’s most recent was in this competition in 2012.

“If I see one player with the feeling, ‘Oh, it’s only the League Cup’ then we could have a real problem,” said Klopp.

“There will be no player like this. It is a big football game at a sold out. We will be there, with all we have. When we were there (the final) the last time, we really wanted to win it. We were close but we didn’t. That’s how it is. We will try again.”