Liverpool rotates lineup against Fulham, weighing Alexis Mac Allister's fate. #anfield #liverpooltv

Liverpool's dreams of achieving a trophy treble were shattered after a disappointing performance against Atalanta in the Europa League on Thursday. Despite Mohamed Salah scoring an early penalty, the Reds failed to capitalize on their lead, resulting in a 1-0 victory and ultimately exiting the tournament with a 3-1 aggregate loss in the quarter-finals. Now, Liverpool must refocus their efforts on the Premier League as they prepare to face Fulham on Sunday.

Questions Over Quansah:
With Sunday marking the beginning of a series of three away games in the Premier League within a week, Klopp will need to carefully manage his squad and rotate players accordingly, especially in defense, where there are now viable options for every position. Alisson Becker's return to goalkeeping duties has relegated Caoimhin Kelleher back to the second-choice position ahead of Adrian. Trent Alexander-Arnold recently made his first start in over two months at right-back, and Klopp has acknowledged that there's no time to slowly reintegrate his vice-captain into full match fitness. With Conor Bradley sidelined until next month, Joe Gomez is the alternative choice. Andy Robertson has reclaimed the left-back position, with Kostas Tsimikas having limited game time since December. Gomez is also a versatile option. The partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defense raises questions about whether Ibrahima Konate can handle consecutive matches over several weeks, with Jarell Quansah ready to step in if needed. Unfortunately, Joel Matip is out for the remainder of the season.

Rest For Mac Allister?
Wataru Endo was rested in the match against Atalanta but is expected to return against Fulham as the defensive midfielder, allowing Alexis Mac Allister to revert to his preferred advanced role. However, given Mac Allister's recent heavy involvement, he may soon require a break and some time on the bench. Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch, who has seen limited starts in the past two months, are also vying for a spot in the midfield. On the right side, Dominik Szoboszlai's recent struggles may open the door for Jones and Gravenberch to compete for a starting position, although Harvey Elliott seems to be the more probable choice. Bobby Clark is pushing for playing time after not featuring since last month's international break. Youngsters James McConnell and Stefan Bajcetic missed out against Atalanta, while Thiago Alcantara remains sidelined due to injury.

Potent In The Attacking Department
With all five main forward choices at his disposal, Klopp faces a significant dilemma in attack. Despite a string of inconsistent performances, Mohamed Salah received the support of the Liverpool manager following the Atalanta match and is likely to be selected to start on the right flank. However, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and, to a lesser extent, Elliott are also capable of playing in that position.
Gakpo and Jota are both vying for roles on the left wing and in the center, competing with Darwin Nunez, although Luis Diaz has predominantly occupied the left flank throughout the season. Gakpo has shown greater sharpness in recent appearances, while Jota is edging closer to earning a starting spot after recovering from injury. Additionally, teenage striker Jayden Danns provides another option, having made his European debut during the midweek fixture.