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Sunderland vs Liverpool Team News and Confirmed Lineups for February 11

Liverpool travel to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday evening as they look to respond following a narrow defeat against Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds are still fighting to keep pace in the Premier League’s top-four race, and victory on Wearside would be a huge boost to their campaign.

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Sunderland vs Liverpool: Latest Team and Injury News

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team and injury news, plus the predicted lineups ahead of the Sunderland vs Liverpool Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / February 10

Saudi club opens fresh talks to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool – but this time it’s different

Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has been a talking point for much of the season, and now it appears those conversations are starting to get more serious.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 10

Liverpool consider shock move for player they sold in the summer window last year

Liverpool’s long-term planning at centre-back continues to evolve, and a familiar name has re-emerged as a potential solution. According to Football Insider, the Reds are seriously considering a future move to bring Jarell Quansah back to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen, as part of a wider defensive succession strategy.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Dominik Szoboszlai’s Goals, Versatility and Passion Reminiscent of Steven Gerrard

I remember watching a young Steven Gerrard race around the Anfield pitch box-to-box, giving his all for the cause. He was raw, he was physical, he wasn’t afraid to put in a crunching tackle, and he scored spectacular goals with his lethal right foot.

Jamie Carragher News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Liverpool Won’t Make Top 5 Says Club Legend Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that his former club will qualify for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League through a top five-finish. “If you said to me do I think Liverpool will get in the top five, I’ll say no,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen News / HITC / February 8

Arne Slot already has his ideal right-back at Liverpool, pundit claims

Liverpool’s back line has not had much stability this season, and they are still searching for a settled group heading into the business end of the campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Liverpool vs Manchester City Confirmed Lineups for February 8

Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield this weekend in what promises to be one of the Premier League’s most significant fixtures of the season. The

Bayer Leverkusen News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Liverpool Team News and Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City for 8 February

Liverpool return to Anfield this weekend knowing that anything other than three points against Manchester City risks leaving their top-four hopes hanging by a thread.

Granit Xhaka News / Sunderland on SI / February 7

Granit Xhaka Reveals Why He Chose Sunderland: 'People Laughed at Me'

At the moment of a historic signing for Sunderland, they would choose the experience and talent of this footballer to be able to compete for promotion to the Premier League, showing that the decision taken was the best they could have made.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 7

Liverpool receive more injury news as defender suffers ‘painful’ shoulder injury

Liverpool’s future defensive reinforcement, Jeremy Jacquet, has sparked fresh concern at Anfield after picking up a ‘painful’ shoulder injury during his latest outing for Rennes.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / February 7

The Perfect Premier League Transfer Myth: Five Reasons Good Signings Still Fail

The Premier League transfer window closed on February 2, and all eyes will be on all the transferred players. That dream of the perfect transfer haunts modern football more than almost anything else.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Manchester City Seek Big Payoff After Wise Winter Window Recruiting

As we approach the business end of the Premier League season, Manchester City find themselves six points behind runaway leaders Arsenal. Having not quite managed to reach their scintillating best during the first half of the campaign, the Citizens knew they needed to take full advantage of the recent winter window.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 5

Report: Man United rival Liverpool for potential €80m transfer of versatile star

Manchester United are reportedly alongside other big clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich in eyeing up Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. The France international has mostly been a key player for Barca down the years, but it seems the club are now less sure about keeping him.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 4

Liverpool make enquiry for 28-year-old Turkish wide man amid injury chaos

Liverpool are interested in signing the AS Roma defender Zeki Celik. The 28-year-old right back will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Liverpool have made enquiries for him.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Liverpool’s Winter Window Inactivity Leaves Gaping Squad Holes

Liverpool is taking a massive risk by failing to address glaring weak points during the winter transfer window. Now that the window has slammed shut, the Reds will push through the remaining months of the 2025-26 season with the same unbalanced squad that lacks cover in key areas.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 4

Massive blow for Liverpool as star player could be out until 2027 as per injury expert

Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley could be out for much longer than initially thought. That is according to injury expert Ben Dinnery, who claims that the Northern Irish international is looking at a significantly longer spell on the sidelines, with his return potentially pushed back as far as 2027.

Piero Hincapie News / The 4th Official / February 3

Gabriel And Hincapie Get 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Chelsea

Arsenal entertained Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result at home in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg clash.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / February 3

Liverpool expect contact as Mo Salah named Real Madrid replacement

In May, Al-Hilal had a go at signing the Liverpool player, but the club didn’t bite on the £150m bid. Salah’s contract has just one year left, and now things feel different.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 3

Liverpool working towards appointing manager Jurgen Klopp called ‘exceptional’

Liverpool are working on plans to replace struggling manager Arne Slot after a disappointing season. Having spent a massive amount on new signings last summer, Slot has struggled to keep the club competitive at the top level.

Bayer Leverkusen News / EasySportz / January 30

Champions League Knockout Playoffs Set: Heavyweights Collide in Two-Leg Showdowns

The UEFA Champions League knockout phase is officially underway, and the first round of playoff matchups promises drama, history, and high-stakes football as Europe’s top clubs prepare for two-leg battles in February.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / January 30

Inter Pivoting Toward Up-and-Coming Genoa Wing-Back

Inter have rekindled their interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy, as their chases of Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby has hit significant snags. They are more optimistic about the former, who asked PSV to be let go, but the deal hasn’t advanced significantly, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Bayer Leverkusen News / EasySportz / January 29

Champions League Knockout Phase Set: Top Eight Earn Byes

The Champions League league phase has delivered clarity — and chaos. After eight matches, the field is finally set for the knockout stage, with 24 teams advancing and 12 eliminated under the competition’s new format.

Xabi Alonso News / Football Espana / January 25

Liverpool make move to appoint Xabi Alonso as next manager

Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso less than two weeks ago, but a return to the dugout could already be on the cards. The 44-year-old walked away from the Bernabeu after the Spanish Supercup final defeat to Barcelona, and soon, he could be walking into another of the clubs he represented during his playing career.

Xabi Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Xabi Alonso Would Instantly Say Yes To Liverpool After Real Madrid Exit

Xabi Alonso’s coaching career has taken another dramatic turn. After a short and ultimately disappointing stint in charge of Real Madrid, the Spanish football icon is reportedly planning to take a brief break from coaching. However, only if Liverpool do not come calling.