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"Today's game will be another test in this regard as we will almost certainly be without Giorgi and will definitely not have Hugo Ekitike, who is going to be out for a while.
"The loss of Hugo for an extended period is a big blow, especially as he was having such a promising first season with us, so I know that I speak for everyone when I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
"While he and others are out, we need to keep pushing ourselves so that the team is in a strong situation when they do return. In the first instance, this means making the most of games like this one against an opponent which we know from experience only ever provides a proper test in whichever competition you come up against them.
"I would like to welcome Oliver Glasner, his players and staff and the directors and supporters of Crystal Palace to Anfield once again.
"On the previous occasion we met here this season, they were deserving winners but hopefully this time we will be able to give a more realistic impression of who we are both in terms of the players who are available to start and also our performance levels.
"Finally, today is the dedicated game to [**The Red Way**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/theredway), which represents Liverpool FC's commitment to build a better future for our people, our planet and our communities.
"This is a subject which is important to everyone at the club, especially as we are able to see close up the work that is being done across the AXA Training Centre, Anfield and various other sites to support our environmental efforts.
"This is an important part of what we do but also who we are and what kind of club we want to be. We also see how the club celebrates important moments like Black History Month, and International Day of Disability – for example, the visits of Isaac and Reagan to the training ground in recent years will always stick with us.
"We will continue to build on this work along with our supporters and hopefully this will help all of us to look forward to a brighter future."