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Rare start for Adrian as Alisson sits out Liverpool’s Double Gameweek 26 opener

Two out-of-sorts sides meet in the last of five Premier League matches to take place on Sunday.

Kick-off at Bramall Lane is at 19:15 GMT.

Liverpool are in particularly woeful nick, sitting in the bottom three for form when Premier League sides are filtered by their last six, eight and ten matches.

The Reds have kept only one clean sheet this calendar year.

The good news for Jurgen Klopp’s side is that they are taking on a team that are rock-bottom of the division and who have lost 20 of their 25 league games this season.

Even the Blades have won more matches than the reigning champions in 2021, however.

Klopp has made two enforced changes to the side beaten in the Merseyside derby at Anfield last time out.

Alisson (£5.9m), absent following the tragic death of his father this week, is replaced by Adrian (£4.2m) between the posts, with Nathaniel Phillips (£4.0m) covering for the injured Jordan Henderson (£5.4m) at centre-half.

Academy goalkeepers Jakub Ojrzynski and Liam Hughes are among the substitutes, along with the fit-again James Milner (£5.3m).

Diogo Jota (£6.6m) had been on the cusp of a comeback but doesn’t make the matchday squad due to illness.

There are two changes for Sheffield United following their defeat by Fulham, with Oliver Norwood (£4.5m) coming in for the injured Chris Basham (£4.6m) in midfield and David McGoldrick (£5.2m) replacing Billy Sharp (£5.5m) up top.


Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale, Ampadu, Jagielka, Bryan, Baldock, Norwood, Lundstram, Fleck, Stevens, McBurnie, McGoldrick.

Liverpool XI: Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Jones, Thiago, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 26 SO FAR…

A first blank in five matches for Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) arrived at an inopportune for Fantasy managers who had backed him with the Gameweek 26 captaincy.

The Portugal international was well shackled throughout, with his expected goal involvement (xGI) total a paltry 0.09 against Chelsea on Sunday.

Manchester United were fairly anaemic overall, mustering just two shots in the box in the stalemate at Stamford Bridge.

An easier test awaits in midweek, at least, with Crystal Palace unlikely to prove such stubborn opposition as a Chelsea side who have now kept five clean sheets in seven Premier League matches under Thomas Tuchel.

Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.7m) has quietly gone about his business under his new manager, averaging 6.3 points per match and starting every game since the change in the hot seat.

It was the two goalkeepers, plus Andreas Christensen (£4.7m), who took home the bonus points in west London, which gives the impression the game had more action than it actually did.

David de Gea (£5.3m) did make one excellent stop to keep out Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) but clear-cut chances were scarce.

Timo Werner (£9.2m) and Marcos Alonso (£5.7m) were the latest victims of Tuchel’s tinkering, dropping to the bench for this dour draw.

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  1. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    It was way of target by the looks if it. Terrible attempt from there.

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      He was playing Robertson in.

  2. mrodgers91
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Surely that has to go down as OG

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      It has

  3. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah was to bale -16?

  4. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Any one seen Salah by any chance ?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      If only Ramsdale hadn't came up so big in the first half. That was Salah's chance.

  5. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    This is the final straw, Salah has to go.

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Sell him tonight, price drop imminent

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah, Gundogan to Son, KDB for -4?

    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      What I did last week. Little early to know if inspired or disastrous.

    2. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Ooo that's nice

  7. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Pain.

  8. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Bruno didnt get this treatment when he blanked bs Shu. At Home

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      He probably did.

    2. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Bruno looks like them 😉

    3. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      I knew it would end with tears.

  9. ALegendJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    So close to a grey arrow! My change% according to livefpl is -0.64%!

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      -0.43% here

  10. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Kean-Bryan name up in lights. So due.

  11. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    bruno - 193
    Son - 165
    Salah - 163
    Grealish - 129

    ....

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Actually

      Son - 168
      Salah - 165

  12. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Trauma from witch doctor,he is afraid to attack 1 v1 just pass back

  13. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Too many mids to consider ditching this week

    Salah, Bruno and Barnes!

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Might just delete my team - seems the most efficient approach

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 29 days ago

        Reasonable suggestion

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      The one having a knee operation.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 29 days ago

        Yeh I mean he’s a definite but now considering at least one of the others

  14. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah's record when I've captained him against bottom-half sides this season is actually a cruel joke

  15. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Robbo wastes a Salah assist

  16. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah xA

  17. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah takes pens with Milner on the pitch, for anyone wondering.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Liverpool getting a pen LOL

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 29 days ago

        😆

    2. thewakka
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Thanks, the only hope of seeing Salah today

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Says?

  18. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    FPL was so much better before the season started.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      Always is. So much optimism 😛

  19. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Saves 2 FTs so I could get in Barnes and Aina this week. Checked phone and saw Fulham CS but only then saw he was subbed at half time

    Can’t wait for captain DCL to get sent off tomorrow

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah just never delivers for my team this year, simple as that.

    I can't wait to get rid of him as soon as possible.

    That means he will haul for you guys against Fulham.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      but only if I sell, then it is guaranteed.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      If the transfer is for KDB (C) or Son, I think it's a good move. Otherwise seems worth keeping yeah?

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 29 days ago

        Yes. Match / game week not over yet and even if he blanks twice, he’s still getting chances. Reliable mids is tricky at the moment. Think Mane is better but too sideways. Agree KDB or Son might be worth it but even them have been up and down

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      He’s scores 165 pts ... you missed them all??

  21. Scoring freely
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah out by the corner flag all game, doesn't look like he could be bothered

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 29 days ago

      He does this whenever I cap him, apologies

  22. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah doing a stellar job at RB

  23. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Salah misses a sitter

  24. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    LOL

  25. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    A Liverpool CS?! Crazy GW

  26. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    OMFG No way massive chance Salah

  27. mattk lfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    He actually missed it

  28. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Phew !

  29. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Well, I thought that was in

  30. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 29 days ago

    Maybe will hit WC30

    But when to use BB ?