Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers expects to field a strong line-up at Capital One Cup opponents Bournemouth tonight.

With pressure mounting, Rodgers needs a morale boosting win.

Rodgers told reporters gathered at Melwood: "This is the first cup competition that you can win, so it was always a priority for me. We wanted to do well in it.

"At the moment we're only looking at the next game, but that's something that I've always done throughout my time here. The next game is the most important.

"Of course, we've got a big game at the weekend on top of that. But the idea is to go into the game tomorrow night to win and I'll pick the team that I think can win the game."

Asked for an update on any injury concerns within the squad, the boss added: "There is nothing new. Mario [Balotelli] has had a problem with his groin that has been ongoing, so we'll assess that. But apart from that, everyone should be fine."