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Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is back in training after a muscle problem which has sidelined him for a month but is not in contention for the weekend.
Jordan Henderson (hamstring) and Alberto Moreno (ankle) are still recovering from their injuries with the latter closer to a comeback, although not in time for this weekend.
Vincent Kompany will likely remain sidelined for Manchester City's trip to Anfield.
City's skipper is yet to feature in 2018 due to a calf problem and manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he is still struggling for full fitness.
Liverpool’s likely line-up to face Manchester City at home

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Gabriel Jesus (knee) went to Barcelona for his injury this week and Guardiola anticipates having his Brazilian striker back training in two-to-three weeks.
City remain without injured duo Benjamin Mendy (knee) and Phil Foden (ankle),
Liverpool provisional squad: Mignolet, Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Can, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Mane, Firmino, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Karius, Klavan, Lovren, Alexander-Arnold, Milner, Woodburn, Solanke, Ings.
Manchester City provisional squad: Bravo, Ederson, Walker, Danilo, Kompany, Stones, Otamendi, Mangala, Delph, Zinchenko, Toure, Gundogan, Fernandinho, Diaz, Sterling, Sane, D Silva, B Silva, De Bruyne, Aguero.