Chiesa and Jota on the bench: Liverpool's starting XI vs Fulham revealed

In the 16th round of the English Premier League, table-toppers Liverpool will host Fulham at Anfield. The match kicks off at 16:00 CET.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed his starting lineup for the game.

Notable absentees

Liverpool will be without several players:

• Alexis Mac Allister (suspended due to yellow card accumulation)
• Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, and Kostas Tsimikas (injuries).

Chiesa and Jota in the squad

Despite fitness concerns leading up to the match, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota are included in the matchday squad, though they start on the bench.

Liverpool’s starting XI:

• Alisson Becker
• Andy Robertson, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold
• Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai
• Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah

Match context

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League with 35 points, holding a four-point cushion over second-placed Chelsea. Fulham sits in 10th place and could enhance their European qualification chances with a positive result.

Stay tuned for updates and coverage of this key clash at Anfield.

Pre-match comments

"We know how important this time of year is for Liverpool," said defender Virgil van Dijk on the club's official website. "It’s a very intense period where every game demands maximum focus and attention."

Recent accolades

Earlier this week, it was announced that Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah were named the Premier League's Manager and Player of the Month for November, respectively.

Current standings

• Liverpool sits atop the Premier League table with 35 points, holding a four-point lead over second-placed Chelsea.
• Fulham is currently 10th and could enter the race for European competition spots with a victory today.

For fans: Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the match live online as Liverpool aims to maintain their position at the summit of the Premier League.