Manager Jurgen Klopp was expected to make changes against Group E's weakest side and it seems Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez are set to start at centre-half and right-back respectively.

The midfield is also likely to be freshened up with James Milner likely to come back in, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita or Adam Lallana could get the nod with Klopp's established trio looking in need of a rest, especially with Tottenham due at Anfield this weekend.

Teenage striker Rhian Brewster has also returned to the squad after scoring twice for the under-23s on Sunday.

"It's absolutely good to have him back," Klopp told liverpoolfc.com on the return of Salah.

"The squad is cool, it's a good squad, everything is OK, but that's all."

On his two absences the Reds boss added: "It is just a little thing which usually settles in the two weeks (Matip) had; it did, but then it came up after the United game and so now we just have to make sure this time it settles finally, that's all.

"It is not a massive injury, it's just a bit annoying for him and he cannot do it (against Genk).

"Trent got ill overnight; hopefully he can recover quickly, but for tomorrow there was no chance."