Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield on Saturday evening, seeking a vital win after back-to-back defeats. Manager Arne Slot affirmed his backing from the club's leadership and fans despite growing speculation about his position. Fulham, buoyed by recent form, eye an upset to narrow the gap in the European race.
Liverpool enter the match on the back of a 4-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City last Saturday and a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Slot addressed concerns over his future, stating, “I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners but from Richard [Hughes] and Michael [Edwards], a lot of support from them as well but as weird as it might sound I also feel the support from the fans.” He highlighted fans singing for the team post-losses in Paris and against City, adding, “the club knows the period of time we’re in and in the meantime I feel complete support.” Currently fifth in the Premier League, Liverpool require points to secure Champions League qualification, with rivals close behind. A Fulham victory would place them just two points adrift. The visitors have lost only once in their last five league outings and boast a strong scoring record against Liverpool since 2022, netting 13 goals in seven games. Liverpool confirm absences of Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni, with caution for Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez. Mohamed Salah returns to the starting lineup. Fulham miss Kevin, Kenny Tete and Harrison Reed, though Calvin Bassey is available. Kickoff is at 5.30pm UK time, broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels.
