Liverpool XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Liverpool handed major fitness boost ahead of trip to the capital

Wirtz sat out Liverpool’s home defeats to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven with a knock sustained while playing for Germany during the international break.

In a boost for the Reds, the attacking midfielder is now into the final stages of his rehabilitation and could prove his fitness in training on Saturday.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon, Arne Slot said of Wirtz: "Florian will have his final day of rehab tomorrow.

“So, if that all goes well, he could train with the team on Saturday."

Elsewhere, Hugo Ekitike is a doubt for the trip to east London after limping off just after the hour mark against PSV in midweek with a back problem.

"They don't expect that it has to be a big issue, but the games come fast so let's see for the weekend, “ Slot said of the Frenchman. "But it shouldn't have to be a big issue."

Alisson Becker, who returned from injury against Forest last weekend, missed the Champions League defeat on Wednesday night through illness but is expected to be available for selection against the Hammers.

The Brazilian is likely to replace Giorgi Mamardashvili in between the posts and the only other change to the back five could see Andy Robertson come in for Milos Kerkez at left-back.

Boost: Alisson Becker

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Curtis Jones may be asked to operate at right-back once again with Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley out injured in addition to Joe Gomez being out of favour.

With Slot’s options in midfield and in attack rather limited, it’s likely that Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah will all start against West Ham despite subdued showings in midweek.

Up front, Alexander Isak is likely to come in for Ekitike as the club’s record signing bids to get off the mark in the Premier League this season.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak

Injured: Frimpong, Leoni, Bradley

Doubts: Wirtz, Ekitike

Time and date: 2.05pm GMT on Sunday, November 30, 2025

How to watch: Sky Sports

Venue: London Stadium