Liverpool Announces Lineup Against Sunderland: Salah Benched Again with One Change
Liverpool is set to face Sunderland in a Premier League match kicking off at 8:15 PM. The Reds coach, Arne Slot, has made just one change to the lineup that secured a recent win against West Ham.
Liverpool’s Starting XI
Mohamed Salah finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive match. His absence comes as a surprise, given his status as a key player for the team. Slot has opted to reward Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak for their contributions in the previous match.
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defenders: Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
- Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac Allister
- Forwards: Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak
Substitutes
- Mamardashvili
- Endo
- Kerkez
- Jones
- Nyoni
- Salah
- Chiesa
- Ngumoha
- Ekitike
Sunderland’s Lineup
Sunderland’s squad features a mix of experienced players and promising talents. They aim to capitalize on the momentum from their recent performances.
- Goalkeeper: Roefs
- Defenders: Mukiele, Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo
- Midfielders: Xhaka, Sadiki, Talbi, Le Fee
- Forward: Brobbey
Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the Liverpool vs. Sunderland match live on Sky Sports Football in the UK. A live stream option is also available.
This Is Anfield will provide live text commentary and follow-up analysis, while match highlights will be accessible through the site’s app for both iPhone and Android.
Salah’s Benchings
This marks only the second time in Mohamed Salah’s nine seasons with Liverpool that he has been benched in consecutive games. His longest stretch as a substitute occurred from February to March 2024, when he was recovering from a hamstring injury.
As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Liverpool can build on their recent success and how Salah’s absence may impact the team’s performance against Sunderland.
