Liverpool made three changes to the Starting XI after a scoreless draw vs Leeds due in large part to a late calf Injury to Hugo Ekitike. That means Cody Gakpo will slide in the attacker position up top in Arne Slot’s 4-2-3-1 formation. Milos Kerkez returns to provide more attacking options from the back and Alexis Mac Alister comes back in midfield.
Fulham Starting XI
Leno, Diop Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne, Lukic, Cairney, Robinson, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Raul
Liverpool Confirmed Starting XI
Starters: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konote, Kerkez Wirtz, Szoboszlai Mac Alister, Bradley, Jones, Gakpo, Gravenberch
Official Liverpool starting lineup vs Fulham in a 4-2-3-1 formation, January 4, 2026.
Arne Slot’s confirmed selection for today’s Premier League fixture.
Here’s how we line up for #FULLIV 👊
Hugo Ekitike misses out due to a minor fitness issue.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 4, 2026
The Substitutes Bench
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Gomez, Chiesa, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha.
The Verdict
The biggest news is that Ekitike is injured which is a huge blow considering he had been Liverpool’s main offensive threat over the last few games. Cody Gakpo is a good player, but I think this is the first time all season he has been the lone striker up top. The good news is Florian Wirtz is able to go after a hamstring scare vs Leeds and Joe Gomez returns to the bench after an injury.
Where To Watch
Match Info UK Broadcast US Broadcast Canada Broadcast
Kick-off 3:00 PM GMT 10:00 AM ET 10:00 AM ET
TV Channel Sky Sports Main Event USA Network/Telemundo FuboTV
Live Stream Sky Go / NOW Peacock FuboTV Canada