Liverpool face Sunderland on Wednesday evening with Arne Slot desperately needing three points. The Reds' season reached a new low on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat by Manchester City at Anfield.

The Reds went ahead against Pep Guardiola's side courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's superb free kick. However, Slot's team faltered once more in the closing stages as City secured victory with two late goals.

Sunderland will pose a stern test for Champions League-chasing Liverpool, with Szoboszlai unavailable for Slot after he was sent off in the clash with City. Slot is dealing with a mounting injury crisis at Anfield, but has confirmed one Liverpool star will not start against Sunderland. Here, the ECHO examines the latest news surrounding the Reds.

Szoboszlai will miss the match with Sunderland after being sent off against City. The Hungarian star was dismissed in unusual circumstances after the midfielder tracked back alongside...