Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 6 Goals 3 (7)
(13) 5 Assists 3 (5)
(6.9) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
24.7 Average Age 29.7
184.6 Average Height (cm) 185
(1.6) 1.5 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 55% (54%)
(1.2) 1 Dribbles pg 1 (1.1)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EFL Cup.

Missing Players

Liverpool
Fulham
Player Reason Status Rating
Joël Matip Out 7.77
Stefan Bajcetic Out 6.95
Andy Robertson Out 7.58
Thiago Alcântara Out N/A
Kostas Tsimikas Out 7.17
Trent Alexander-Arnold Out 7.02
Dominik Szoboszlai Doubtful 7.24
Wataru Endo Out 7.16
Mohamed Salah Out 7.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Adama Traoré Out 6.44
Tim Ream Out 6.44
Calvin Bassey Out 6.93
Alex Iwobi Out 6.67
Fodé Ballo-Touré Out 6.78

Team News

Liverpool
Fulham
  • Virgil van Dijk, who missed Sunday's FA Cup win over Arsenal, should return to the starting XI here.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out for a number of weeks through injury.
  • Young defender Conor Bradley is in line for a start at right-back.
  • Fulham remain without injured duo Adama Traore and Tim Ream, while Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Fode Ballo-Toure are away at the African Cup of Nations.

Prediction

  • Liverpool made it three wins in a row as they knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup at the Emirates on Sunday evening.
  • The Reds remain unbeaten at home in all competitions this season, winning 13 of the 15 matches they have played at Anfield.
  • Fulham also secured progression in the FA Cup at the weekend, as they narrowly came past Rotherham at Craven Cottage.
  • The visitors have already played at Anfield this season, and fell victim to a remarkable comeback from the hosts, who ultimately won 4-3.
  • The home side should take an advantage into the second leg with a victory here.
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