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Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2-0 success at London Stadium against West Ham United at the weekend, and are back in front of their fans at Anfield for matchday 14 of the campaign against Sunderland.
The Black Cats have done well on their return to the top flight as they sit in sixth place, a point above the Reds, and with a win, Arne Slot’s men could push into the top five of the table to reignite their Champions League qualification hopes.
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With that said, here is how they are expected to line-up.
Goalkeeper – Alisson Becker is expected to continue in goal for Liverpool against Sunderland.
Defenders – Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are expected to start together once more for the Reds, whose back four has become really predictable lately owing to a lack of squad depth. Joe Gomez might also keep his place as the team’s right back, but Milos Kerkez might way for Andy Robertson on the left with the duo having rotated between themselves often this season.
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Midfielders – Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are likely to be playing in the double pivot for Liverpool versus Sunderland, whereas Dominik Szoboszlai could play as the attacking midfielder, replacing Florian Wirtz.
Mohamed Salah, who did not play a single minute against West Ham having been excluded from the starting eleven, could return to the team on their right flank while Cody Gakpo, a goal-scorer and assist-maker in the previous game, could play on the left.
Forward – Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool against West Ham and is expected to reain his berth as the team’s striker for the next game.
Here is how the Liverpool starting eleven may look on paper.