Liverpool vs Fulham: Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Match Preview

Liverpool face a critical Premier League encounter against Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as manager Arne Slot seeks to halt a significant decline in form. The match, scheduled for 17:30 BST, arrives during a period of intense pressure for the reigning champions, who have suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions.

The Merseysiders enter the clash following a 2-0 first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on April 8, 2026. This followed a 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals the previous weekend. In the Premier League, Liverpool’s most recent outing prior to the international break was a 2-1 defeat at Brighton.

Standings and Performance Context

Liverpool currently occupy fifth place in the Premier League with 49 points. A top-five finish is required to secure Champions League football for the following season. The club currently sits five points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and three points ahead of eighth-placed Everton.

The statistical trend under Arne Slot has been challenging. Since September 27, the team has lost 10 league matches and won nine. Across all competitions since the start of March, Liverpool have recorded only two wins, with five losses and one draw. The aggregate score across their last three defeats is 8-1.

Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, enter the match in ninth position with 44 points. They are coming off a 3-1 victory against Burnley on March 21, 2026. Fulham have maintained a run of three consecutive matches without defeat when playing away from home.

Team News and Availability

Liverpool’s squad remains depleted in key areas. Goalkeeper Alisson is unavailable, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal. Long-term absentees include Conor Bradley, who is recovering from knee surgery, Giovanni Leoni with a cruciate ligament tear, and Wataru Endo.

There is a potential boost for the Reds as record signing Alexander Isak returned to action as a substitute against PSG on April 8. However, reports indicate he is likely to start the match on the bench.

Fulham face their own fitness concerns. Both Calvin Bassey, dealing with a back injury, and Kenny Tete, who has a foot injury, are expected to be assessed before the match. A player identified as Kevin is a definite absentee due to a foot issue.

Recent Lineups and Head-to-Head

The last starting XI for Liverpool against PSG on April 8 consisted of Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Hugo Ekitiké.

Fulham’s last starting lineup against Burnley on March 21 featured Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Antonee Robinson, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Joshua King, Oscar Bobb, and Rodrigo Muniz.

The two sides last met at Craven Cottage, where the match ended in a 2-2 draw following a 97th-minute equalizer from Harrison Reed. In terms of managerial records, Arne Slot has faced Marco Silva three times, resulting in two draws and one defeat.

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
• Venue: Anfield
• Kick-off: 17:30 BST
• Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League