Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Preview: Team News and Key Players
Liverpool host Crystal Palace at Anfield on 25 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Liverpool arrive fifth on 55 points with a goal difference of 11, while Crystal Palace sit 13th on 43 points, goal difference -1.
Liverpool Availability
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list.
- S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined – a major blow given his 11 league goals and 4 assists.
- W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Gomez (Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Mamardashvili (Injury) is doubtful.
Key creators Mohamed Salah (7 goals, 6 assists) and C. Gakpo (6 goals, 5 assists) are both available to offset the loss of Ekitike’s scoring threat.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace also have notable issues.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Guessand (Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Wharton (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer J. Mateta, with 10 league goals, remains available to lead the line.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose a significant portion of their attacking output through Ekitike’s absence but can still rely on Salah and Gakpo’s combined 13 goals and 11 assists. Crystal Palace retain their main goal threat in Mateta, though the loss of Nketiah and midfield options slightly reduces their depth and flexibility in the final third.
