Liverpool reached the last four of the League Cup on Tuesday courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 win over Championship side Leeds United at Anfield.

Goals from Divock Origi and 17-year-old Ben Woodburn sealed a semi-final berth for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who will take on Southampton in the last four in January.

Klopp almost led the side to victory in that competition last year, but his Reds team lost in the final to Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City at Wembley.

Nonetheless, Liverpool look more well-equipped to go all the way this season, and they also look like genuine Premier League title challengers having won nine of their opening 13 league games.

Only Burnley have beaten the Reds so far this season, and that was way back in August, and since then Klopp’s men have got the better of Chelsea and Arsenal en route to second place in the table.

They travel to Bournemouth on Sunday looking for fifth win in their last six matches, and the midweek exploits may give Klopp some selection headaches ahead of their trip to the Vitality Stadium.

Thus, here are THREE players who deserve an opportunity against Bournemouth on Sunday…

Divock Origi

Philippe Coutinho’s absence and Daniel Sturridge’s injury could mean that Divock Origi gets a deserved Premier League start.

The 21-year-old came off the bench to score the all-important first goal against Sunderland last week, and then backed that up with the opener against Leeds in the League Cup on Tuesday.

And, after ten substitute appearances in the league this season, Origi has surely earned himself a first start of the campaign.

The Belgian international is confident and in-form, and will cause the Bournemouth defenders no end of problems at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.

Adam Lallana

If Adam Lallana is passed fit to play, then he should definitely come back into the starting line-up.

The England international has struggled with injury in recent weeks since coming off for the Three Lions against Spain over two weeks ago, but he looks to be nearing full fitness again.

And, based on his impact so far this season, the 28-year-old could be the key on Sunday, especially with Coutinho out.

Lallana helps make Liverpool tick, and his presence in the midfield is sure to give the whole club a boost should he start on Sunday.

Ben Woodburn

Ben Woodburn will be absolutely buzzing after netting his first Liverpool goal on Wednesday, becoming the club’s youngest ever goal-scorer at the expense of Michael Owen.

However, it’s not just the hype that could see him get a chance, as Roberto Firmino is doubtful for the trip to Bournemouth, while Coutinho, Sturridge and Danny Ings are definitely out.

This leaves Klopp with few attacking options to call upon, so he might need Woodburn to step up and make his first Premier League start on Sunday.