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Sunderland have named their starting XI for tonight’s blockbuster Premier League showdown against Liverpool — and there’s a major headline as Nilson Angulo is handed his first start.
The winger comes into the lineup in place of Chemsdine Talbi, making it the only change from the side that suffered defeat against Arsenal at the weekend.
🔥 Angulo Gets Immediate Chance to Impress
Angulo only made his Sunderland debut off the bench against Arsenal, just five days after completing his move from Anderlecht, but Regis Le Bris clearly believes he’s ready to make an instant impact.
Speaking ahead of the match, Le Bris insisted the winger is already match-fit and prepared for the challenge, highlighting his strong footballing experience this season.
🛡️ Defensive Unit Stays the Same
Sunderland stick with the same backline, with Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete and Reinildo continuing at the back, while Trai Hume pushes forward on the right.
In midfield, Sadiki, Diarra and Enzo Le Fee keep their places, while Brian Brobbey leads the attack.
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🔴 Liverpool Respond With Two Changes
Arne Slot has made two changes to his Liverpool XI for tonight’s trip to Sunderland.
Wataru Endo comes in at right-back, replacing the suspended Dominic Szoboszlai
Andy Robertson returns at left-back, replacing Milos Kerkez
Liverpool still field a star-studded front line featuring Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo and Ekitike, with Van Dijk and Konaté anchoring the defence.
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✅ CONFIRMED LINE-UPS
⚪ SUNDERLAND XI
Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Sadiki, Diarra, Le Fee, Hume, Angulo, Brobbey
Subs: Ellborg, Cirkin, O’Nien, Geertruida, Rigg, Mundle, Isidor, Mayenda, Talbi
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🔴 LIVERPOOL XI
Alisson; Endo, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Kerkez, Chiesa, Jones, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Morrison
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🔥 With Angulo thrown straight into the spotlight and Liverpool bringing in experience at full-back, this one looks set to be a serious battle under the lights.
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