Liverpool and Sunderland injury news ahead of the Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.

Liverpool have a swift return to action when they make the trip to Sunderland on Wednesday evening.

The Reds suffered their latest setback as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester City. While Arne Slot’s side had several chances and were much better in the second half, they fell to an eighth Premier League defeat of the season - leaving the champions just sixth in the table.

With 13 games, Liverpool have an uphill task if they are to secure Champions League qualification, as they trail fifth-placed Chelsea by four points. Certainly, the Reds cannot afford to drop too many points.

But Slot’s troops prepare to face the only team in the top flight with an unblemished home record. Sunderland’s performances at the Stadium of Light have been a key reason why they are enjoying an outstanding campaign in their Premier League return. The Black Cats are ninth and will want to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Liverpool will head to Wearside with depleted options yet again, leaving Slot with some headaches when it comes his team. Ahead of the encounter, here’s a look at the team news for both sides.

Sunderland team news

Granit Xhaka - doubt

The midfielder has been a magnificent signing for Sunderland. However, Xhaka’s presence has been missed, having been sidelined for the past three games with an ankle problem.

Bertrand Traore - doubt

The forward has been struggling with a knee injury and missed the previous four games. Sunderland do not want to rush him back.

Jocelin Ta Bi - out

The winger signed for the Black Cats in the January transfer window and has been building fitness. He’s yet to feature in a match-day squad.

Liverpool team news

Dominik Szoboszlai - out

The Hungary international’s red card against City was deemed as a professional foul, so he must serve a one-match suspension. Szoboszlai may be regretting pulling back Erling Haaland and should have allowed a goal to go in given it was virtually the last kick of the match.

Jeremie Frimpong - out

Slot confirmed after the City loss that Frimpong remains sidelined with a groin problem. The Netherlands international might be absent for a couple more weeks.

Conor Bradley - out

The Northern Ireland international will not play again this season as he recovers from a serious knee injury.

Giovanni Leoni - out

The centre-back is on the long road to recovery after rupturing his ACL in September.

Alexander Isak - out

The striker continues to recover from a broken leg. Isak might have got a hostile reception at the Stadium of Light given he’s a former Newcastle striker.

Jayden Danns - out

The centre-forward continues to work his way back from a hamstring problem. Danns has had several injury problems, with a back issue meaning he did not make a single appearance for Sunderland after joining them on loan last season.

Stefan Bajcetic - out

It is approaching nine months since the midfielder made an appearance at any level. He had hamstring surgery in the summer and has had setbacks during his rehab.

Joe Gomez - major doubt

Slot admitted post-City that he does not expect the versatile defender to be back against Sunderland.