Liverpool must halt a run of three defeats in a row when they host Fulham in the Premier League, in another vital game for Arne Slot.
Liverpool vs. Fulham
Premier League (32) | Anfield
April 11, 2026 | 5.30pm (BST)
The Reds are clinging onto their Champions League hopes following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss away to Paris Saint-Germain.
Not only that, but Liverpool are also struggling to qualify for the competition next season, with victory over Fulham this weekend imperative.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game.
Latest huge match for under-fire Arne Slot
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It’s fair to say that Slot’s job is on the line, following a dire season overall.
The Dutchman appears to be growing more desperate by the week, with his decision to switch to a three-at-the-back system against PSG not working.
Liverpool have lost three successive games in all competitions, and the season is in danger of being a complete disaster.
A top-five finish in the league is the one thing that can save it, barring a European miracle, but next up is a dangerous Fulham team.
Fulham enjoying another impressive season
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Fulham's Harry Wilson (R) celebrates with team-mates Raúl Jiménez (L) and Saša Luki? after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Fulham have impressively made themselves an established Premier League side, with Marco Silva continuing to do an admirable job.
The Cottagers sit ninth in the table and are only five points adrift of Liverpool, showing how significant a win would be for them at Anfield.
To qualify for Europe would be a great achievement, and you wouldn’t bet against it.
Former Reds man Harry Wilson on fire
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: (L-R) Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates with team-mate Timothy Castagne after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Fulham have plenty of dangerous players, but none more so than former Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson.
The Welshman has arguably been one of the outstanding players in the league this season, scoring 10 goals and bagging six assists.
Wilson’s time at Liverpool may not have worked out, but he is showing that he is a top-level player, who at 28, has hit his peak years and becomes a free agent in the summer.
Who is injured for Liverpool vs. Fulham?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 28, 2026: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker applauds the supporters during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. The game ended 5-2.(Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Thankfully, Liverpool picked up no new fitness issues against PSG – a rare positive on a grim night, but that is not to say players are fit to start again so soon.
Slot conceded that there are concerns over Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong after they both started and played 90 minutes in Paris, with their fitness history likely to lead to caution.
Alisson remains Liverpool’s most high-profile absentee, but Slot has confirmed that the Brazilian is “working hard” to return to the squad as quickly as possible.
Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo are all missing for the remainder of the season.
Departing Andy Robertson to start vs. Fulham?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 15, 2026: Liverpool's Andy Robertson reacts to conceding the equalising goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. The game ended 1-1. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Andy Robertson confirmed that he is leaving Liverpool this summer, and it could make sense for Slot to bring him on Saturday, giving Milos Kerkez a rest.
Slot will surely revert to four at the back, though Dominik Szoboszlai could start at right-back if caution is opted for both Frimpong and Gomez.
Mohamed Salah didn’t even make it off the bench in Paris, but the Liverpool legend is likely to start against Fulham, while Rio Ngumoha could get a chance having last started against Tottenham.
The likes of Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo will hope to come in, while Alexander Isak could enjoy more minutes off the bench after his return from a broken leg.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Gakpo
How will Fulham line up vs. Liverpool?
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Fulham's Harrison Reed celebrates with team-mates Jorge Cuenca and Antonee Robinson after scoring his side's second and equalising goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
This is Fulham‘s first game since their 3-1 home win against Burnley on March 21, due to the international break and not being in Europe or the FA Cup.
Here’s hoping that it acts as a negative for them, affecting their rhythm!
Calvin Bassey has been the only new injury worry, having not played for Nigeria, but he is fit, so Fulham could be unchanged from Burnley.
That would mean Wilson on the right wing and former Man City youngster Oscar Bobb on the left, with Rodrigo Muniz leading the line.
Kevin (foot), Kenny Tete (ankle) and Harrison Reed (knee) are all missing.
Possible Fulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, King, Bobb; Muniz
Arne Slot feeling “a lot of support” at Liverpool
Speaking to the media, Slot insisted that he feels he has the backing of Liverpool’s owners, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, despite calls for his dismissal:
“I’m repeating myself a lot, but I’ve said it many times: I feel a lot of support. But not only from the owners, Richard and Michael, but I feel a lot of support from them as well.
“As weird as it might sound, I also feel the support of the fans. In Paris, when the players went out for the warmup, and the fans – after a 4-0 loss – immediately started signing ‘we love you Liverpool’.
“After we were, I think it’s fair to say, outplayed over 90 minutes we went to the away end and they were still singing for us and clapping for us.
“So that’s the support I’ve felt, we’ve felt constantly.”
Did You Know?
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
After such a great start to the season, Hugo Ekitike is running out of steam, struggling badly back in Paris on Wednesday.
In fact, the Frenchman has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances for Liverpool, coming in the 4-0 win at home to Galatasaray and the 5-2 victory over West Ham.
Ekitike’s only two assists in that time were registered against the Hammers.
Isak’s return has arrived at just the right time, taking the pressure off a jaded young player, though expectations of the Swede also have to be managed.
Who is the referee for Liverpool vs. Fulham
LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 8, 2026: (L-R) Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot speaks to referee Anthony Taylor after the FA Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Anthony Taylor will referee Saturday’s match – his fourth Liverpool league game of the season.
He oversaw the 3-3 and 0-0 draws away to Leeds and Arsenal, respectively, as well as the dramatic late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in February.
Taylor’s assistants at Anfield are Gary Beswick and Blake Antrobus, while Oli Langford is the fourth official.
Stuart Attwell is assisted by Craig Taylor in the VAR booth.
How to follow and watch Liverpool vs. Fulham
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz scores his side's first and equalising goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool vs. Fulham is live on Sky Sports Main Event from 5pm (BST) for those in the UK, with kick-off at 5.30pm.
This Is Anfield’s matchday live blog will be up and running from 4.45pm, with Harry McMullen in the chair this week.
Come on you Reds!