Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has issued a warning to Chelsea ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final.
The two sides will meet at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening, in a rematch of the 2022 final where the Reds came out on top in penalties.
The Reds have been hit with a number of injuries, including goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota.
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However, Van Dijk has warned the Blues not take them lightly without some of the top stars available.
"I think the players coming in have to step up and show they're wrong," the Reds skipper said, as per the Mirror.
"I think that's the only way to do it.
"If they take us lightly, then that's their problem. I think we have enough quality to read the opponents. Players who come in have to show that.
"That fear factor, we don't have influence on that. Everyone has to step up, the ones that play have to deliver to get results.
"Younger players as well, everyone has to take responsibility. They also have to enjoy that.
"I think everyone wants to get the opportunity and show themselves, and they have to be confident. I'm not worried about that. They just have to go out there and show their qualities.
"I think if you play for Liverpool, you're quite a good player already, so go out there and make everyone proud."
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