Liverpool vs Sunderland match review, 3:15 a.m. December 4: When Slot waits for Salah to return to open fire

VHO - Commentary on the match Liverpool vs Sunderland, round 14 of the Premier League, if Mohamed Salah is again used in the starting lineup, the home team at Anfield will likely have a hard time winning.

Liverpool vs Sunderland form

The dream of successfully defending the Premier League title has become too far away for Liverpool. The most realistic goal The Kop is aiming for is probably a ticket to the Champions League. Of course, the task promises to be not easy when the race for the top 4 is taking place extremely fiercely and unpredictably.

After a hard-fought 2-0 win at West Ham last weekend, Liverpool climbed to 8th place with 21 points, just 3 points behind 4th place. The opportunity to join the group to win tickets to the most prestigious tournament in the continent is still very bright for coach Arne Slot and his team.

But if you look at the rankings, it is easy to see that there are huge fluctuations after each round. From 11th to 5th place, there is only a difference of 3 points. Therefore, each victory or defeat of each team in this group will lead to a drastic change in the rankings.

With their spirits somewhat restored, Liverpool will certainly aim to earn all three points against Sunderland. It is important to note that in the last 12 times hosting new recruits, The Kop have always won. However, in the upcoming match, victory will likely not come easily to the home team.

Sunderland may be new to the Premier League but the Black Cats are no pushovers. Even before their trip to Anfield, the visitors had a better chance of breaking into the top four, sitting 6th and 1 point ahead of Liverpool.

A few days ago, coach Regis Le Bris and his team made history at the Stadium of Light. After 188 unsuccessful attempts, Sunderland finally turned the tables from a 2-goal deficit in the top flight of the UK.

Florian Wirtz and his teammates seem to play better without Salah.

Despite Bournemouth conceding the first goal twice, Enzo Le Fee, Bertrand Traore and Brian Brobbey still scored to help the home team complete an excellent comeback. However, recreating the explosive performance at Anfield is almost impossible.

After 6 away trips since the beginning of the season, Sunderland's strikers have only scored 3 goals, the second lowest away goal tally, only above the bottom team Wolves (1 goal). The Black Cats will probably play defensively in the hope of returning with 1 point.

Liverpool vs Sunderland squad information

Liverpool: After sitting on the bench for the entire trip to London at the weekend, Mohamed Salah is likely to be brought back into the starting line-up by manager Arne Slot. Frimpong, Conor Bradley and Leoni remain absent.

Sunderland: Aji Alese and Habib Diarra are notable absentees for the visitors.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Sunderland

Liverpool: Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Salah; Isak

Sunderland: Roefs; Mukiele, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Le Fee; Traore, Brobbey

Prediction: 1-1

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