Liverpool XI vs Wolves: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today
At the City Ground, Wirtz was withdrawn from midfield, making room for Curtis Jones. In the 5-2 win over West Ham, Joe Gomez returned at right-back, which allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to operate in the No. 10 role behind Hugo Ekitike.
Liverpool’s four long-term absentees remain out for this midweek fixture, with Alexander Isak the only one who could possibly return before the season ends.
Isak is out with the leg fracture he suffered against Tottenham before Christmas, while Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are also unavailable.
Injured: Florian Wirtz
That makes Slot’s lineup against Wolves fairly predictable, with the only real call being the right-back slot.
Gomez’s comeback allows Szoboszlai to play in his preferred midfield position, and Frimpong, back from injury, starts after coming off the bench against West Ham.
Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk continue as the central defensive pairing, while Milos Kerkez has again established himself at left-back over Andy Robertson.
Alexis Mac Allister teams up with Ryan Gravenberch in the double pivot, with Szoboszlai operating just ahead of them and Cody Gakpo on the left after ending his scoring drought in the previous match. Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike complete the front three.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Ekitike, Salah
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Chiesa, Jones, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Morrison, Ngumoha
Out: Wirtz, Isak, Endo, Bradley, Leoni
Time and date: 8:15pm GMT on Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Venue: Molineux
How to watch: TNT Sports
But here’s what fans should know: Liverpool have rotated options up and down the spine, balancing defensive solidity with midfield dynamism. The reshuffled attack—Szoboszlai in the No. 10 role behind Ekitike—gives the lineup an extra creative spark in midfield while maintaining pace and width with Gakpo and Salah on the flanks. The reintroduction of Gomez at right-back, paired with Frimpong’s return from injury, adds fresh energy to the defense and could influence how Wolves press the full-backs. A reminder that injuries continue to shape selection for Klopp’s side, and a number of squad members remain unavailable for this midweek clash. Are you surprised by the decision to keep Kerkez at left-back over Robertson, or do you think Robertson’s freshness will be crucial if the game drags late? Share your thoughts in the comments.
