| Liverpool vs Fulham | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Liverpool vs Fulham
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COMPETITION :
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EFL Cup
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| DATE: |
25-01-2024
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Craven Cottage
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Predicted Line-Up
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Nunez, Diaz
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Adarabioyo, Diop, Robinson; Cairney, Palhinha; Wilson, Pereira, Decordova-Reid; Jimenez
Liverpool and Fulham's squad status, Liverpool manager Klopp candidly addressed Van Dijk's recent illness, acknowledging his less-than-ideal condition during training but confirming his fitness for the upcoming week. However, Liverpool faces setbacks as Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined with a knee injury, and a host of players, including key figures like Andrew Robertson, Thiago Alcantara, and Joel Matip, remain in the treatment room.
Adding to Liverpool's challenges, Salah and Wataru Endo will miss the semi-final due to continental commitments. With limited senior options, Klopp may turn to younger talents like Conor Bradley, Ryan Gravenberch, and Diogo Jota to infuse freshness into the starting XI.
On the Fulham side, AFCON call-ups have impacted their squad, with Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Fode Ballo-Toure joining their national teams. Though no new injury concerns emerged from the recent match against Rotherham, Adama Traore (thigh) and Tim Ream (calf) may not be available, with Ream having a slim chance of making the cut.
Manager Silva is expected to reintroduce familiar faces such as Bernd Leno, Joao Palhinha, and Raul Jimenez to the starting lineup after they were rested against Rotherham. Notably, former Liverpool player Harry Wilson, with one goal and one assist in this season's EFL Cup, is likely to feature in the attacking setup for Fulham. Both teams face challenges in fielding their strongest lineups, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.