Arne Slot has made three notable changes to his lineup ahead of Liverpool’s match against Fulham, particularly altering the forward line with the inclusion of Cody Gakpo. This comes after a disappointing start to the new year for Liverpool, who were held to a goalless draw against Leeds, marking a continuation of their struggles on the road as they face consecutive challenges away from home, beginning at Craven Cottage.
The Liverpool squad sees Alisson retaining his spot in goal, supported by a back four featuring Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and the returning Milos Kerkez. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch will pair with Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister, aiming to provide creative options for the attack.
Up front, Dominik Szoboszlai will be joined by the newly introduced Gakpo and Florian Wirtz, while Jeremie Frimpong has made way, dropping to the bench. Joe Gomez makes a return to the substitutes’ bench following a recovery from a hamstring injury, although Hugo Ekitike will not be part of the matchday squad due to his own hamstring issues. The bench also includes Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha as attacking alternatives.
For Fulham, manager Marco Silva named a starting eleven with Bernd Leno in goal, supported by a defense that includes Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, and Issa Diop. Midfield is anchored by Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney, while the attacking trio features Brennan Johnson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Antonee Robinson, with Raul Jimenez leading the front line.
Fans in the UK can catch the live action of Fulham vs. Liverpool on Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming options available. All Red Video will provide live audio commentary, a full match replay, and highlights, while This Is Anfield will feature live text commentary, along with in-depth match analysis and reactions on their app for both iPhone and Android users.
Liverpool’s lineup tweaks could be pivotal in reversing their fortunes after a challenging start to the year, with the debut of Gakpo potentially offering a fresh spark to their attack as they aim to secure a vital away victory.