Overview
- Liverpool have rebounded from a nine-losses-in-12 collapse with a six-match unbeaten run to climb to fifth, though Arne Slot says the performance level still needs major improvement.
- Slot underscores a severe set-piece shortfall, noting 11–13 conceded and only three scored in the league and describing Liverpool as "minus eight" in that phase.
- Alexander Isak faces a months-long absence after fibula surgery, Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended, Mohamed Salah is at AFCON, and Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo are late fitness doubts.
- With Isak sidelined and Salah unavailable, Hugo Ekitike is expected to spearhead the attack at Anfield.
- Wolves arrive bottom with two points from 17 matches and ten straight league defeats, making the Saturday fixture on paper favorable yet tempered by Liverpool’s set-piece vulnerability.