Liverpool starts Alexander Isak against Fulham in Premier League By Luís Henrique Costa
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Liverpool and Fulham confirmed their starting lineups in Liverpool on September 12, 2026, ahead of their Premier League fourth-round match scheduled for 15:00 local time at Anfield. Both managers finalized their eleven selections as the English top-flight competition resumes action.
The match begins at Anfield. Supporters gathered inside the historic venue as the host squad prepared to contest their fourth domestic fixture of the calendar. Both clubs seek vital league points.
Manager Andoni Iraola placed Virgil van Dijk as central defensive captain alongside Jérémy Jacquet, while Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, and striker Alexander Isak lead the forward line as the sixth-placed hosts seek to build on their five points from three matches. Ronald Araújo and Kostas Tsimikas occupy the right and left flank positions across the defensive backline.
Alisson protects the goal net from the start. Dominik Szoboszlai partners with Ryan Gravenberch to anchor the midfield sector. The two midfielders control central distribution behind the attacking trio.
Liverpool selected their starting squad across every sector before kickoff. The tactical formation features eleven confirmed players on the pitch:
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defenders: Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, and Kostas Tsimikas
- Midfielders: Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch
- Attacking midfielders and wingers: Víctor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz, and Bradley Barcola
- Center forward: Alexander Isak
Andoni Iraola named Giorgi Mamardashvili, Miloš Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas, and Rio Ngumoha as substitutes. Five players missed selection through medical concerns, including Conor Bradley with a knee ailment and Federico Chiesa with back pain. The injury list also sidelines Giovanni Leoni with a cruciate ligament tear, Hugo Ekitiké with an Achilles problem, and Joe Gomez with a muscle strain.
Fulham enters the pitch set up in a 4-2-3-1 tactical structure under manager Álvaro Arbeloa. The visiting coaching staff relies on that defensive and offensive balance for this away fixture.
The London side occupies 19th place in the standings following three consecutive losses in their opening matches of the season. Calvin Bassey wears the captaincy armband and pairs with David Affengruber in central defense directly ahead of goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Sander Berge and Shea Charles form the protective double midfield screen in front of the backline.
Álvaro Arbeloa announced the full lineup for the visiting London squad before kickoff. The team deployed eleven starters onto the pitch:
- Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
- Defenders: Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Calvin Bassey, and Antonee Robinson
- Defensive midfielders: Sander Berge and Shea Charles
- Attacking midfielders: Oscar Bobb, Joshua King, and Alex Iwobi
- Center forward: Gerard García
Fulham included Benjamin Lecomte, Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Hugo Larsson, Manuel Ángel Morán, Emile Smith Rowe, César Palacios, Kevin, and Rodrigo Muniz among the available substitutes. Midfielder Tom Cairney remained in London to undergo medical treatment on his injured knee. The club opted to rest the veteran playmaker until full physical recovery.
Global television and streaming schedule for viewers worldwide
Broadcasters worldwide transmit the September 12, 2026, fixture across several continents simultaneously. Viewers in Brazil access live coverage through Disney+, Prime Video, CazéTV on YouTube, and the Betano platform.
Fans across London and the United Kingdom watch the action on Sky Sports and TNT Sports starting at 11:00. Canal+ provides exclusive television coverage in France beginning at 12:00. In the United States, audiences tune in through the Peacock streaming service and NBC Sports at 6:00 New York time.
Japanese viewers stream the match via U-NEXT and SPOTV NOW at 19:00 Tokyo time. These digital platforms hold the official distribution rights across Japan.
English match official Thomas Bramall oversees the fixture on the pitch at Anfield. Bramall enters the assignment with extensive experience in officiating English league encounters. His career discipline rates show a consistent whistle throughout major competition games.
His disciplinary record in the competition stands at an average of 3.40 yellow cards per match. Bramall also issues an average of 0.13 red cards across league contests.
