Liverpool Line-ups for Fulham as Florian Wirtz and Rio Ngumoha Decisions Made

Liverpool FC prepares for a crucial Premier League clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with manager Arne Slot confirming key lineup decisions amid injury concerns and international call-ups.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson Becker continues in goal behind a solid backline of Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez. Midfield features Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones anchoring, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo supporting striker Hugo Ekitike up top.^[1][2][3]

• Florian Wirtz starts on the right wing after an impressive showing in the recent 0-0 draw against Leeds United, where he lined up alongside Frimpong in attack.^[2]
• Rio Ngumoha earns a bench spot, with Slot opting for experience in the starting XI despite the youngster's recent form.^[1]

Fulham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bernd Leno guards the posts, backed by Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Antonee Robinson. Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge hold midfield, feeding Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Kevin to forward Raul Jiménez.^[1][3][4]

Team News and Absences

Liverpool face challenges: Mohamed Salah is on international duty at AFCON, Joe Gomez is doubtful with a hamstring injury but could return, Wataru Endo remains sidelined (ankle), and Stefan Bajcetic is out until late January. Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni are also absent for the Reds.^[2][3][4] Fulham showed resilience in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on January 1, lining up Leno, Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Lukic, Berge, Smith Rowe, Wilson, Kevin, and Jimenez.^[2]

With Liverpool chasing the title, Slot emphasizes rotation to maintain freshness, predicting a tight contest where Wirtz's creativity could prove decisive against Harry Wilson's home form.^[4] Kick-off is at 15:00 UTC.