Liverpool have not won their last three Premier League matches, and they cannot afford to continue dropping points if they want to play Champions League football next season, making the game vs Fulham critical. The Reds should treat this as a must-win tie, and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and deliver.
The Premier League champions are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions. Since the international break, Liverpool have lost two matches against Manchester City and PSG without scoring. The fans will demand a strong reaction from the players here.
Meanwhile, Fulham managed to grind out a draw against Liverpool earlier this season, and they will look to get a good result here as well. The Cottagers are unbeaten in the last three meetings against Liverpool, and this will be a tricky encounter for the home team.
The home team will be without Conor Bradley (knee), Wataru Endo (ankle), and Alisson Becker (knock) this week. Liverpool are likely to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Fulham, with Giorgi Mamardashvilli in goal.
Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will form the central defensive partnership.
As for the midfield unit, Ryan Gravenberch will start alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in the double pivot, aiming to add control and composure to the team. Alexis Mac Allister will look to create opportunities for teammates in the final third.
Finally, Hugo Ekitike will spearhead the Liverpool attack vs Fulham, with Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah on either side of him. So, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa will be among the backup options on the bench for the home side.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvilli; Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike
Kevin is ruled out of the game due to an ankle injury. Kenny Tete and Harrison Reed are out with ankle and knee issues, respectively. Fulham will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Liverpool, with Bernd Leno in goal.
Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson will start as the full-backs here, and they will look to help the team at both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Joachim Andersen will start alongside Jorge Cuenca at the heart of the defence.
As for the midfield unit, Sander Berge and Alex Iwobi will add defensive cover and control in the middle of the park. They will look to win the ball back for their side. Josh King will start as the attacking midfielder here, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates in the final third.
Oscar Bobb and Harry Wilson will start on the flanks, and they will look to add pace and flair to the side. Finally, Rodrigo Muniz will spearhead the Fulham attack vs Liverpool on Saturday evening at Anfield.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno, Castagne, Cuenca, Andersen, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, King, Bobb; Muniz
The Egyptian international has endured a disappointing season so far, and he is in the final few matches of his Liverpool career. He will look to finish strongly, and he is our key player to watch. The veteran attacker was dropped for the match against PSG, and he will look to make a statement with a strong performance.
There is no doubt that he is one of the best players in the world on his day, and Salah will look to create opportunities for his teammates in the final third and find the back of the net. Matches between Fulham and Liverpool are quite open, and there is likely to be plenty of chances on offer here. It remains to be seen whether Salah can make a defining impact.
Both teams will look to grind out a positive result, and this is likely to be an open game with plenty of chances on offer. Neither side is particularly good defensively, and they are likely to get on the sheet here. However, it will be difficult to separate the two teams. They are likely to cancel each other out in a goalscoring draw.
