Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Liverpool
Fulham
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Martin Kelly | Out | 6.47 | |
Fabio Borini | Out | 6.36 | |
José Enrique | Doubtful | 7.01 | |
Nuri Sahin | Doubtful | 6.84 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Bryan Ruiz | Out | 7.28 | |
Simon Davies | Out | N/A | |
Mahamadou Diarra | Out | 6.96 | |
Steve Sidwell | Out | 7.11 | |
Sascha Riether | Doubtful | 6.83 |
Team News
Liverpool
Fulham
- Brendan Rodgers has hinted that Raheem Sterling will be rested over the Christmas period at some point, so Suso may hope to come into the side.
- A decent performance against former club Villa should ensure that Stewart Downing keeps his place in the side, though he may hope to play further upfield this time out.
- Jose Enrique and Nuri Sahin could both be back in contention, with the former more likely to feature if he can recover from a hamstring problem.
- Sascha Reither is a doubt with a back injury but should be fit to feature, though Bryan Ruiz will be joined on the sidelines by Mahamadou Diarra once again.
- Fulham are therefore very short in midfield as Steve Sidwell is suspended having picked up his fifth booking of the season last time out.
- There could be a rare start for veteran Giorgios Karagounis, while positive impacts from the bench from Dejagah and goalscorer against QPR Mladen Petric could see the duo return to the starting XI.
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Liverpool will not lose twice. Victory. 2-0
2-1 to liverpool, lucas leiva to make the difference in midfield for this match and get motm.
Fulham don't travel well but this is exactly the kind of game liverpool could screw up. 1-2