Liverpool v Fulham LIVE: Team news as Reds make Barcola and Gakpo fitness decisions
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(Getty)Liverpool return to Premier League action fresh from a first Champions League win of the Andoni Iraola era - although another one in which they had to come from behind.Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored to seal a 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night, with the Argentine doing his talking on the pitch with a superb winner after revealing his sadness at not yet yet being offered a new contract.The Reds have now come from behind in three of their four games in all competitions this season and will be hoping for a more serene performance against struggling Fulham, who sit 19th and pointless after three games played.It has been a turbulent start to Alvaro Arbeloa’s tenure, with the former Liverpool defender returning to Anfield. The Cottagers have been entertaining to watch going forward but leaky at the back, conceding seven goals in only three top-flight games so far.Follow latest updates from Anfield below: Liverpool have stumbled across a solution to one of Andoni Iraola’s big problemsAs Liverpool adjust to life without Mohamed Salah, they looked to a summer signing on the right flank to provide flair and goals.
“Ronald is playing right-back, which is not his position,” added Szoboszlai.Richard Jolly12 September 2026 14:07Fulham arrive at Anfield(Reuters)(Reuters)(Getty)Will Castle12 September 2026 14:03A rift at Fulham?Things aren’t all sunshine and roses over at Craven Cottage at the moment.Pointless after three games, there have been reports of unrest at Fulham under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, stoked by first-team stars Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe removing all club content from their social media. But all of them, they have been working so hard and I have a very, very good group with a very good attitude.”Will Castle12 September 2026 14:00Confirmed Fulham line-upDavid Affengruber is handed his Fulham debut by Alvaro Arbeloa in defence following last weekend’s home loss to Crystal Palace, as Joachim Andersen is dropped to the bench.Sander Berge is back in the starting XI while Cesar Palacios, a goalscorer against Palace, is on the bench.
We will try today and see if he is ready for tomorrow or if we need to wait until the next one."Fulham, meanwhile, are only without Tom Cairney and Alvaro Arbeloa could hand debuts to Manuel Angel and David Affengruber.(Getty)Will Castle12 September 2026 13:40When is Liverpool vs Fulham?Liverpool’s clash with Fulham kicks off at 3pm BST today at Anfield.It is not being televised in the UK due to it falling during the “blackout” period.Will Castle12 September 2026 13:35Liverpool vs Fulham LIVE!The Reds have now come from behind in three of their four games in all competitions this season and will be hoping for a more serene performance against struggling Fulham, who sit 19th and pointless after three games played.It has been a turbulent start to Alvaro Arbeloa’s tenure, with the former Liverpool defender returning to Anfield. The Cottagers have been entertaining to watch going forward but leaky at the back, conceding seven goals in only three top-flight games so far.(Reuters)Will Castle12 September 2026 13:30Good afternoonHello there and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Liverpool’s clash with Fulham in the Premier League.Stay tuned for all the latest team news, build-up and match action from Anfield.Will Castle12 September 2026 12:00