Liverpool Predicted Lineup and Team News for Fenerbahçe Matchup

Who is leading Fenerbahçe against Liverpool?

Fenerbahçe enters the Matchday 4 fixture under the guidance of caretaker manager Dirk Kuyt.

Kuyt previously served as Kartal’s assistant.

What is Liverpool’s squad shape and rotation plan under Andoni Iraola?

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola prepares his side for a 4-2-3-1 setup following a narrow 1–0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, November 1, 2026. While the Reds have won all three of their European outings—scoring 12 goals in the process—Iraola is expected to freshen things up amid a grueling sequence of nine games in 29 days.

Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch sat on the bench for the entire 90 minutes against Arsenal, but Iraola offered public backing by stating,

We trust him. We know what he can produce and like with other players, when they don’t play well, I try to help to improve the things I think he can improve.

Andoni Iraola, via Premierleaguenewsnow

Young midfielder Trey Nyoni, who made his first Premier League start against Arsenal, reflected on his recent workload by noting,

It has been a positive week (for me) but we’ve got the game on Wednesday now we need to try to win.

Trey Nyoni, via Premierleaguenewsnow

Alisson Becker is expected to feature in goal after conceding one goal in his most recent outing. In defense, Joe Gomez may earn a rare start in the backline with Ronald Araújo shifting inside to partner Virgil van Dijk amid right-back injury concerns, while Jeremy Jacquet offers a steady option after recording vital interceptions against Arsenal. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are positioned to anchor the midfield, though Rio Ngumoha, Ryan Gravenberch, and Lewis Koumas are also candidates to feature from the opening whistle. The attacking third may feature Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, and Rio Ngumoha playing just ahead of the midfield anchors, with Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo available from the bench.

Who is missing from both lineups due to injury and suspension?

Fenerbahçe deals with several significant absences.

Liverpool travels with roster concerns of its own, as Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring issue and Conor Bradley is out with a knee injury.

Both squads will therefore look to secure a crucial result despite these notable absences when the opening whistle blows in Istanbul on Wednesday evening.

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