Liverpool Lineup vs Sunderland

Liverpool Lineup vs Sunderland: Is Mohamed Salah Playing for Liverpool?

Aditya Pimpale

Published - Dec 03, 2025, 07:14 PM

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Liverpool were back to winning ways on Sunday (Dec 3) as they beat struggling West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium in the English Premier League. The win for Arne Slot’s Liverpool comes as a welcome addition, having lost six of their last seven Premier League matches. Liverpool made some key decisions over the weekend as they opted to drop star striker and last season’s Player of the Season Mohamed Salah.

Opponents Sunderland, on the other hand, are eyeing a swift return to the top flight as they excel in the English Premier League. Away from danger and comfortable in the top half of the table, the Black Cats will be eager to add to their impressive run in the season so far. With six wins and four draws, Sunderland already have 22 points and look safe from relegation with an 11-point advantage.

Liverpool vs Sunderland Lineup: Who Will be in Liverpool Starting XI?

Liverpool’s big call will revolve around Mohamed Salah, with question marks on his inclusion. Salah has struggled in the 2025-26 season and it won’t be a surprise if he is dropped from the Playing XI for the Sunderland clash. However, no major changes are expected in the backline as Slot is expected to continue and back the partnership of Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez.

Liverpool vs Sunderland Lineup: Who Will be in Sunderland Starting XI?

Away side Sunderland are not expected to make any big changes as they could keep a familiar Playing XI. This will mean they will trust the backline of Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete and Reinildo Mandava. However, the focus will be on Granit Xhaka, who has been central to the success Sunderland have achieved this season.

Bertrand Traoré and Brian Brobbey will be expected to keep their places in the Playing XI, having impressed so far.