Arne Slot has named his Liverpool starting line-up to face Sunderland in the Premier League.
The Reds will be looking to build on a promising 2-0 win over West Ham United this past weekend.
However, a tough test against a high-flying Black Cats’ team awaits Arne Slot and his players.
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Liverpool have a brilliant record against Sunderland in recent years, and the Dutchman has named a strong team with some big calls made.
What changes would you make to Liverpool’s starting XI vs Sunderland?
Alisson
Gomez
Konate
Van Dijk
Robertson
Mac Allister
Gravenberch
Wirtz
Szoboszlai
Isak
Gakpo
Subs: Chiesa, Ekitike, Jones, Salah, Endo, Kerkez, Mamardashvili, Nyoni, Ngumoha
Alisson Becker of Liverpool applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield
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Arne Slot makes Mohamed Salah decision vs Sunderland
Surprisingly, Salah was dropped from the Liverpool starting eleven on Sunday afternoon versus the Hammers.
Multiple pundits agreed that Slot’s decision to axe the Egyptian and keep him on the bench across the full 90 minutes was justified.
Do you think the media’s reaction to Mo Salah’s snub is justified after Liverpool finally won a game?
“Salah can’t complain because he hasn’t been playing well,
and when that’s the case, then you have to accept the decision. It has worked for Liverpool… and it has worked
for Isak too, because he was the difference today.”
Alan Shearer
“He [Szoboszlai] wasn’t standing wide the way Mo [Salah] does and just stands there
waiting for the ball, he’s getting involved, he’s getting back inside, helping
his full-back. The whole shape defensively was miles better, they’re not going
to get better if they just all of a sudden go back to what they’re doing and
teams start streaming through them again.”
Steve Nicol
“Slot
made call to drop Salah, Liverpool won, so should be lauded for it. Easier to
not do anything controversial, but worked out well for them.”
Kieran Maguire
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Salah will leave Liverpool on December 15, 2025, to link up with Egypt for the AFCON.
Depending on how they fare, he could be away from Anfield until after January 18, when the final is scheduled to take place.
During that time, it’s likely we will, especially when the window opens, see transfer speculation around Salah continue.
The Saudi Pro League remains keen on his services despite a dip in form this season.
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