Liverpool are back in Premier League action after a dispiriting couple of weeks away from the competition.
They were trounced 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final last weekend, before a tactical reshuffle misfired against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, with the Reds losing 2-0 in the first leg at the Parc des Princes.
That 16th defeat of the season brings them back to Anfield on a busy day on Merseyside, with the Grand National at Aintree taking place on the same day as they host Marco Silva’s Fulham.
The Cottagers have enjoyed a lengthy break since beating Burnley 3-1 in their last game, and the likes of star winger Harry Wilson – who netted his 10th goal of the season against the Clarets – will be high on confidence as they face a Liverpool side admittedly low on “fighting spirit” and who they held to a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Liverpool v Fulham?
Liverpool host Fulham at Anfield on Saturday 11 April, with kick-off at 5.30pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Team news
Liverpool have no new injury concerns joining Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni in the treatment room but remain without first-choice keeper Alisson, who will be sidelined for several weeks with a muscle injury, but have an able deputy in Giorgi Mamardashvili, one of few players to acquit themselves well in Paris.
Alexander Isak made a first cameo midweek since breaking his leg over three months ago, and is likely to do so again on Saturday, but all eyes will be on the departing Mohamed Salah and whether he makes it off the bench this time. Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez’s fitness will be assessed.
Kevin is a definite absentee for the visitors with a foot injury, but they could be boosted by the returns of Calvin Bassey – who withdrew from international duty with a back issue – and Kenny Tete.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, King, Bobb; Jimenez
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