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Liverpool Starting XI for Fulham Confirmed as Hugo Ekitike Misses Out on Squad

Liverpool manager Arne Slot adjusts lineup due to injuries with Cody Gakpo starting up front; Ekitike sidelined by a minor hamstring issue, while Florian Wirtz retains his place.

  • At Craven Cottage, Liverpool confirmed a starting XI including Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, and Wirtz for 3pm GMT on Sunday, with Ekitike absent due to a hamstring issue, according to Slot.
  • Injuries to the striking options forced Liverpool manager Arne Slot to leave out Hugo Ekitike, who misses Sunday at Craven Cottage with a slight hamstring issue, and Alexander Isak after ankle surgery and fractured fibula.
  • Cody Gakpo returns as a starter after a muscle issue, Alexis Mac Allister is promoted from the bench, and Milos Kerkez returns at left-back replacing Andy Robertson.
  • Ibrahima Konate is available and included after avoiding a booking at Leeds, while Mohamed Salah's absence at the Africa Cup of Nations reduces Liverpool's attacking options.
  • Joe Gomez returns to the squad after three weeks out while Wataru Endo remains not ready and Giovanni Leoni is a long-term absentee ahead of Thursday's Arsenal clash.
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