Liverpool vs Wolves – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

A resurgent Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday afternoon for a festive fixture against Premier League basement boys Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Arne Slot’s reigning champions are looking to capitalise on their rivals’ slip-ups and break back into the top four. The Reds are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, a run that includes a gritty 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

However, they face a Wolves side enduring a nightmare season. Rob Edwards’ men have just two points from 17 games, equalling the worst start to a season in English Football League history. Despite their struggles, Wolves will hope to exploit Liverpool’s growing injury list, which now includes record signing Alexander Isak.

Liverpool vs Wolves – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Liverpool

Arne Slot has suffered a major blow with striker Alexander Isak ruled out for “several months” after undergoing surgery on a broken leg sustained against Tottenham. With Mohamed Salah also absent due to Africa Cup of Nations duty, the scoring burden falls to Hugo Ekitiké.

Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. On the positive side, Jeremie Frimpong has returned to fitness and could start at right-back, as Conor Bradley is rated as “50-50” due to a hamstring doubt. Cody Gakpo is also a doubt with a muscle issue, while Joe Gomez, Wataru Endō, and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.

Wolves

Rob Edwards welcomes back defender Yerson Mosquera from suspension. However, this boost is tempered by the loss of captain Toti Gomes, who is out for a “significant period” with a hamstring injury. Emmanuel Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa have departed for AFCON, further depleting the squad.

The injury list remains extensive with Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Marshall Munetsi all unavailable. Hugo Bueno has returned to training and will be assessed late. In goal, José Sá could retain his place ahead of Sam Johnstone.

Form

Liverpool

Liverpool have rediscovered their rhythm, winning consecutive league games for the first time since their opening five matches of the season. They thrive during this period, having historically performed well between Christmas and New Year. Hugo Ekitiké is in lethal form, having scored five goals in his last three league appearances.

Wolves

Wolves are on the brink of unwanted history. They are winless in their last 21 Premier League games and have lost their last 10 in a row. A loss today would see Rob Edwards become only the second manager in Premier League history to lose his first seven matches in charge of a club. Furthermore, they have lost their last eight Premier League away games at Anfield.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitiké

Wolves predicted XI: Sá; Semedo, Mosquera, S. Bueno, Doherty; J. Gomes, André, Lemina; Bellegarde, Cunha, Larsen

How to watch Liverpool vs Wolves?

This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the Saturday 3:00 pm blackout. Highlights will be available on the BBC’s Match of the Day.

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