Liverpool vs. Sunderland: Predicted Lineup, Injury News, and Key Absences

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after a red card, further straining the team's right-back options.

Key absentees for Liverpool include Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, and Jeremie Frimpong.

Joe Gomez might return after recovering from injury sustained last month against Bournemouth

Curtis Jones or Wataru Endo could fill in at right-back due to the shortage of available players.

Sunderland will be without Bertrand Traore and Granit Xhaka.

Liverpool's predicted lineup features Alisson in goal, Curtis Jones at right-back, and a forward line of Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitiké.

GK: Alisson

RB: Curtis Jones

CB: Ibrahima Konaté

CB: Virgil van Dijk

LB: Andy Robertson

DM: Ryan Gravenberch

DM: Alexis Mac Allister

RW: Mohamed Salah

AM: Florian Wirtz

LW: Cody Gakpo

ST: Hugo Ekitiké

Q: Who is suspended for Liverpool?

Q: Which key players are injured for Liverpool?

Q: Will Joe Gomez be available for the game?

Q: Who are Sunderland's key absentees?

Liverpool faces a tough challenge with several key players missing.

Curtis Jones might fill in at right-back due to the injury crisis.

The match is crucial for Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes.

Sunderland's home form makes them a difficult opponent.