Liverpool have a full-blown crisis at right back for their match vs. Sunderland. Domonik Szoboszlai is suspended, and Arne Slot revealed that Joe Gomez is questionable with an injury. Also, Mohamed Salah could be away from the team due to a personal matter. Therefore, Curtis Jones slides in at right back, but if Salah can’t go, Wataru Endō will move in on the back line, so Jones can play further forward.
GK: Alisson - Can the goalie recover from conceding that late and controversial penalty vs. City
RB: Curtis Jones - Gets the start over Endō because of offensive threat, will change late if the Reds are protecting a lead
CB: Ibrahima Konaté - Will have to be solid once again to help out a depleted back line
CB: Virgil Van Dijk (C) - Captains lead in a time of crisis. Van Dijk will need to do the same here
LB: Milos Kerkez - Can use speed on the wings. May see plenty of action in the final third if Sunderland go to a low block
CM: Alexis Mac Allister - Needs to be a bit sharper on passes in the box.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch - The same can be said of Gravenberch. The CMs have to control the middle of the park
RW: Mohamed Salah - There is a chance he does not play due to a personal matter. If that's the case, Slot will have to do some more shuffling
AM: Cody Gakpo - Key player. Poised to have a big day with the Sunderland focus on Ekitiké
LW: Florian Wirtz - Had some good moments vs City. Needs to convert them to goals this time
ST: Hugo Ekitiké - Will be the main focus of Sunderland's defense, needs to stay patient
Liverpool Predicted XI vs Sunderland graphic showing Curtis Jones at right-back and Cody Gakpo in the number 10 role.
The Emergency XI: With Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jeremie Frimpong out, Curtis Jones (17) is tipped to start at right-back in a makeshift defense.
Key Stat to Watch: Sunderland are the only team in the EPL unbeaten at home this season
Final Score Prediction: Liverpool 1, Sunderland 1
Star Man: Cody Gakpo
Where To Watch
Match Info UK Broadcast US Broadcast Canada Broadcast
Kick-off 8:15 PM GMT 3:15 PM ET 3:15 PM ET
TV Channel Sky Sports USA Network FuboTV
Live Stream Sky Sports Go Peacock FuboTV Canada