Sunderland vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

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·11 febbraio 2026

Sunderland vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

Sunderland host champions Liverpool on Wednesday while aiming to extend their 12-match unbeaten home run.

The Black Cats have moved into ninth place after a remarkable return to the Premier League. Manager Régis Le Bris oversees a side that has turned the Stadium of Light into a fortress. Sunderland already held the Reds to a 1–1 draw at Anfield earlier this season. A victory today would move them within two points of the European places.

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Régis Le Bris manages a squad missing its primary midfield anchor. Notably, Granit Xhaka is ruled out for at least two more weeks with an ankle issue. Consequently, Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra will likely continue their partnership in the engine room. Bertrand Traoré could return to the squad for the first time since December. January signing Nilson Angulo is also pushing for a starting role.

Robin Roefs will start in goal behind a defensive line led by Dan Ballard. Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete will provide the central shield. In midfield, Enzo Le Fée will look to create chances after contributing four assists this term. Brian Brobbey spearheads the attack, seeking his sixth league goal of the campaign. The team aims to exploit a Liverpool defense that has conceded 35 goals this season.