Liverpool vs Sunderland Preview: Wirtz Shines Without Salah, Reds Dominate the Promoted Side

At 04:15 on December 4th Beijing time, during the 14th round of the Premier League (midweek double), the defending champions Liverpool will face the most surprising promoted team Sunderland at home.

Key highlights for Liverpool vs Sunderland include:

First:Team SituationsAfter 13 rounds of the Premier League, Liverpool holds a record of 7 wins and 6 losses with 21 points, ranking eighth, while Sunderland has 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 22 points and ranking sixth. In the last round, Liverpool won 2-0 away at West Ham United, with top signing Isak scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool, ending a three-match losing streak across all competitions; Sunderland achieved a remarkable comeback at home, beating Bournemouth 3-2 after being 2-0 down.

Second:Wirtz Proves to be a High-Caliber Player Without Salah, Reds Secure Victory Over Promoted SideWith the Africa Cup of Nations approaching and Salah’s poor form—playing selfishly and reluctant to pass—removing the veteran Salah from the starting lineup is Slot’s best rescue plan. Without Salah, Liverpool’s new signings play more confidently, with Wirtz emerging as a top-quality player. Alisson’s return has strengthened Liverpool’s defense. Though Sunderland is the league’s biggest surprise promoted team, their overall strength still falls short of Liverpool’s. Coupled with Liverpool’s home advantage and unity, the team urgently needs a win at Anfield to boost morale. As long as Salah does not start, Liverpool is favored to claim all three points against the strongest and most surprising promoted side Sunderland and achieve back-to-back league wins.

In their last six meetings, Liverpool has remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 3 draws!

Injury and Suspension Updates: Liverpool hasFurlong, Bradley, and Leoni; Sunderland hasAlessé, Diallo, and Gerrard.