Liverpool vs Stoke City team news: Philippe Coutinho out as Jurgen Klopp picks same XI as Everton win – with Daniel Sturridge on the bench

JURGEN KLOPP will be eager not to lose ground on the title race after Liverpool's dramatic injury time win over arch rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

Liverpool sit in second place in the Premier League table, six points behind leaders Chelsea.

Mark Hughes eleventh place Stoke will argue the Potters have the hardest festive fixtures in the Premier League including an away trip to Chelsea and a potentially tricky home tie against Watford.

Here’s everything you need to know about the clash at Anfield...

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When is Liverpool vs Stoke kick-off?

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What's the latest Liverpool team news?

Philippe Coutinho handed Jurgen Klopp a major injury boost by returning to training shortly before Liverpool's 1-0 win over Everton, but has missed out today.

The Brazil international suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to Sunderland in November following a collision with midfielder Ibrahim Ndong.

Joel Matip has also struggled with a minor ankle injury, and, like Coutinho, has not been picked for the squad.

Danny Ings (knee) and Adam Bogdanare (ACL) both continued to be sidelined long term with their respective injuries.

Who is definitely out for Liverpool?

INJURED: Coutinho, Ings, Bogdan,

DOUBTFUL: Matip, Grujic

SUSPENDED: N/A

What's the latest Stoke team news?

Goalkeeper Jack Butland, who has been out of action since fracturing his ankle playing for England in a friendly against Germany on March 26, has undergone his second round of surgery.

The fixture may also come too soon for the likes of USA international Geoff Cameron (knee), Marc Muniesa (knee) and Phil Bardsley (knee) who are all expected to return to action at some point this month.

Who is definitely out for Stoke?

INJURED: Butland; Ireland, Cameron

DOUBTFUL: Bardsley, Muniesa

SUSPENDED: N/A

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Who's playing for Liverpool on Tuesday?

Predicted line-up: Mignolet; Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Lallana,  Henderson, Wijnaldum, Mane, Origi, Firmino

Who's playing for Stoke on Tuesday?

Predicted line-up: Grant; Johnson, Shawcross, Martins Indi, Pieters, Imbula, Whelan, Diouf, Allen, Krkic, Walters

Form Guide

Liverpool: WLDWW

Stoke: WWLDD

Who's going to win - latest odds?

Liverpool: 2/7
Draw: 9/2

Stoke: 9/1

SunSport prediction

Liverpool 3 Stoke 0 - 7/1