Liverpool leads their semi-final match against Fulham 2-1 going into the second leg, and on Wednesday night, they will play for a spot in the Carabao Cup final.
In the rematch, the Cottagers gave the Reds a scare at Anfield once more, leading 1-0 at halftime before the hosts pulled two goals back in three minutes. Going into the second leg, Fulham is ahead in the tie, though.
On Sunday, Jurgen Klopp’s championship contenders defeated Bournemouth 4-0 thanks to a strong second half performance, earning them their fifth straight victory. Liverpool regained their five-point advantage at the top of the Premier League as a consequence.
Fulham, on the other hand, hasn’t played since losing to Chelsea 1-0 in a west London derby on January 13. With the goal of making it to their first League Cup final, they’ll be energized and prepared.
Fulham team news
For the match on Wednesday, Fulham will be well-rested, and Marco Silva will have nearly his entire roster available.
Before Wednesday’s second leg, the only players with doubts about their injuries are Adama Traore and Steven Andreas-Benda.
Silva could name a team that didn’t change from the opening leg.
Predicted lineup for Fulham vs Liverpool
Leno; Castagne, Tosin, Diop, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed; De Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez is Fulham’s expected starting lineup against Liverpool (4-2-3-1).
Liverpool’s team news
On the injury front, not much will likely change from Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Bournemouth.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will be sidelined once more on Wednesday, but he should return to action by the end of the month. Due to a hamstring issue, Dominik Szoboszlai is still doubtful, and Mohamed Salah sustained an injury during the AFCON.
Full-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas should be back in action next month, but Joel Matip will miss the remainder of the campaign. Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic might return to action shortly as well.
Lineup predictions for Liverpool vs Fulham
Liverpool’s anticipated starting lineup against Fulham (4-3-3) is as follows: Kelleher; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gomez, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Jota, and Diaz.
Liverpool vs. Fulham score prediction
This season, Fulham has played better at Anfield twice than any other team, but they have still lost both times. However, Silva’s team has proven that they are capable of hurting Liverpool, and they will surely benefit from Craven Cottage on Wednesday.
Even though the Reds are still missing a few important players, which could be costly on such a pivotal night, Klopp’s team has been playing well lately.
The match on Wednesday should have a different dynamic than the first leg, and it wouldn’t be shocking if Fulham had more possession of the ball. Liverpool could benefit from playing more reactively in this match, and even if they lose, they should still be able to advance to the final.
When does Liverpool vs. Fulham kick off?
Location: Craven Cottage Stadium in London, England
Date: January 24, Wednesday
Start Time: 12:00 PT/15:00 ET/10:00 GMT
Suggested by: Simon Hooper
Liverpool vs. Fulham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Fulham: 1 victory
Liverpool: three victories
Draws: One
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