LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Players of Liverpool form a huddle prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Liverpool is back at Anfield on Saturday for a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are currently at the bottom of the Premier League.
The reigning champions aim to take advantage of their rivals’ mistakes and return to the top four. Liverpool has remained unbeaten in their last six matches, including a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.
However, Wolves are struggling this season. They have only managed two points from 17 games, matching the worst start in English Football League history. Despite their difficulties, Wolves will look to take advantage of Liverpool’s growing injury list, now including key player Alexander Isak.
Liverpool faces a setback with striker Alexander Isak sidelined for “several months” after surgery for a broken leg. Mohamed Salah is also absent due to Africa Cup of Nations duty, placing the scoring responsibilities on Hugo Ekitiké.
Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card. On a positive note, Jeremie Frimpong has returned to fitness and may start at right-back, while Conor Bradley is a doubt due to a hamstring issue. Cody Gakpo also has a muscle concern, and Joe Gomez, Wataru Endō, and Giovanni Leoni will remain out.
Wolves welcome back defender Yerson Mosquera from suspension, but they lose captain Toti Gomes to a hamstring injury for an extended period. Emmanuel Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa are away for AFCON, leaving the squad further weakened.
The injury list continues to grow, with Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Marshall Munetsi unavailable. Hugo Bueno has returned to training and will be evaluated late. In goal, José Sá might start ahead of Sam Johnstone.
Liverpool has found its form again, winning back-to-back league matches for the first time since the start of the season. Historically, they perform well during the holiday period, and Hugo Ekitiké is in strong form, having scored five goals in his last three league games.
Wolves are in danger of making unwanted history, remaining winless in their last 21 Premier League matches and losing their last 10 in a row. A defeat today could make Rob Edwards only the second manager to lose the first seven matches in charge of a Premier League club. Additionally, they have lost their last eight games at Anfield.
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitiké
Wolves predicted XI: Sá; Semedo, Mosquera, S. Bueno, Doherty; J. Gomes, André, Lemina; Bellegarde, Cunha, Larsen
This match will not be shown live in the UK due to a Saturday 3:00 pm broadcast restriction. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day.
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