The starting line-ups for the Premier League matchday 4 clash between Liverpool and Fulham have been announced.
Following a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Liverpool's manager Andoni Iraola has made several changes to his line-up. Viktor Munoz, Ryan Gravenberch, and Kostas Tsimikas will all feature from the outset.
As per usual, Alisson will guard the goal, with a defence comprising Jeremy Jake, Viktor Munoz, Ronald Araujo, Virgil van Dijk, and Kostas Tsimikas.
In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai will aim to control the tempo.
The attacking trio is particularly formidable, featuring Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, and Alexander Isak, with Isak leading the line once more.
This line-up highlights Iraola’s ongoing effort to integrate his summer signings into the first team, giving Barcola another opportunity to start and returning Munoz and Gravenberch to the fold.
Liverpool's starting XI:
Alisson; Jeremy Jake, Viktor Munoz, Ronald Araujo, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas; Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai; Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz; Alexander Isak.
For Fulham, Bernd Leno will take his place between the posts.
The defence will feature David Affengruber, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, and Timothy Castagne.
In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Shay Charles will look to support the attack, which will include Gonzalo Garcia and Josh King.
Fulham's starting XI:
Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Shay Charles, Alex Iwobi; Oscar Bobb, Gonzalo Garcia, Josh King.
Liverpool enters this match on the back of an emotional triumph over Atletico Madrid, thanks to goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
In contrast, Fulham are yet to earn any points this season, having lost all three of their opening matches. A trip to Anfield represents a significant challenge for them.
Notably, Liverpool’s line-up differs markedly from the one that faced Atletico Madrid, with Viktor Munoz and Ryan Gravenberch returning and Kostas Tsimikas stepping in for Milos Kerkes, aligning with the squad rotation following their European encounter.
Who misses out
For Liverpool, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez, and Giovanni Leonie will not feature.
Fulham will be without Timothy Cairney for this match.
