Clint Dempsey of Fulham reacts after a miss during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Fulham at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. Fulham play Liverpool on Monday, December 5, 2011. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Liverpool start their campaign without Lucas Leiva against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday
Lucas Leiva is out for the season with a knee ligament injury and Steven Gerrard will not return to Liverpool until at least the holidays. Suddenly, a Liverpool side that was supposed to have more central midfielders than they knew what to do with is incredibly thin. Jay Spearing may now step into a pivotal role, and the injury to Lucas could also prompt a tactical switch that opens the door for Andy Carroll to get into the first XI. We'll see what Kenny Dalglish has planned later on Monday, when his side face Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Fulham have some injury issues of their own, though they've gotten some good news in the last week. Clint Dempsey and Bryan Ruiz, who were carrying slight knocks, should be fit for this match. Damien Duff and Moussa Dembele are both considered game-time decisions and are unlikely to start the match.
Fulham Vs. Liverpool
Game Date / Time: Monday, December 6. 3:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm GMT
Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
Television: ESPN2 (USA), Sky Sports 1 (UK), TSN2 (Canada)
For more on the two teams, check out Liverpool FC blog Anfield Asylum and Fulham FC blog Cottagers Confidential. For more from around the world of football, follow @SBNationSoccer on twitter.
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