Liverpool vs Fulham Predicted Lineups: Premier League

6:45am on Saturday 14th December 2024
By Jake Skudder

Liverpool will aim to continue their title charge when they host Fulham at Anfield in this Premier League clash. With their previous fixture postponed due to Storm Darragh, the Reds enter this match with fresh legs and the motivation to capitalise on slip-ups by rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.

Fulham, on the other hand, will seek to maintain their impressive mid-table form, having recently held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw.

As both sides prepare for this encounter, managers Arne Slot and Marco Silva face selection dilemmas due to injuries and suspensions. Here’s a look at how each team is likely to line up.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool are gradually regaining their full squad strength. Alisson returned from injury during the Champions League match against Girona, and Diogo Jota is back in training, though his match fitness remains questionable. Federico Chiesa is also nearing a return, adding another attacking option for Arne Slot.

In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister will miss this match through suspension, so Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to slot into the central role. The back four is likely to feature Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Virgil van Dijk, and Andy Robertson. Up front, Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo will compete to partner Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup to Face Fulham

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

Here is how the side last lined up

Fulham Team News

Fulham come into this game without key defenders. Calvin Bassey serves a suspension, while Joachim Andersen remains sidelined with a calf injury. This could see Jorge Cuenca making his first full Premier League start alongside Issa Diop in the heart of defence.

Midfield dynamo Harrison Reed is out until 2025 following knee surgery, and Tom Cairney completes his suspension following this game. Adama Traoré may retain his place on the wing after impressing against Arsenal, while Raúl Jiménez is expected to lead the line.