Premier League 2025-2026: Sunderland-Liverpool, the likely lineups

In the rich soccer program on Wednesday (here, continuously updated, the probable formations of numerous matches to be played on the day throughout Europe) there is also room for the challenge between Sunderland and Liverpool, valid for the twenty-sixth day of the Premier League.

The hosts are proving their full value at home: this season they have never lost, have collected 7 wins and 5 draws with only 9 goals conceded. For the challenge against the champions of England, French coach Le Bris will have to do without a pillar such as Xhaka, in his place there will be Diarra in the midfield along with Sadiki. In defense Mukiele and Reinildo will act wide with Ballard and Alderete in the center, on the outsides ready Talbi and Hume with ex-Roma Le Fée on the three-quarter in support of the lone point Brobbey.

The Reds were expected to play in a completely different league: the eight defeats and, above all, the sixth position in the standings represent a disappointing result considering the millions spent in the summer market and a roster of enormous quality. Coach Arne Slot has so far failed to make his players perform to their full potential, and further worsening the situation is also the last-minute injury of Dominik Szoboszlai, among the best in the last period. The Dutch coach will present his side with Alisson in goal, 4-man defense with Robertson and Jones at full-back, the center-backs will be Van Dijk and Konate. In the middle of the field will act Gravenberch with Mac Allister. Salah and Gakpo on the flanks, Wirtz supporting the’only forward Ekitike.

Probable lineups
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SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Sadiki, Diarra; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey. All. Le Bris
LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike. All. Slot