Defender Joel Matip is set to give Liverpool a boost by being fit for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham at Anfield.

The 25-year-old has been the stand-out performer in the Reds' shaky back-line since joining the club from Schalke this summer.

Liverpool have only once conceded more than a single goal with the Cameroon international in the side and have not lost a game.

Matip sat out Sunday's trip to Bournemouth with an ankle injury and was badly missed as Liverpool threw away a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3 and suffer a blow to their title hopes.

The Hammers, meanwhile, are expected to be without a number of players for the daunting trip to Anfield. 

Diafra Sakho is a certainty to miss the game as he continues his recovery from a Hamstring injury.

Respective thigh and calf complaints for Cheikhou Kouyate and James Collins will also be a concern for Slaven Bilic, while Aaron Creswell and Michail Antonio are also doubts.