Liverpool vs Wolves: Key Team News for FA Cup Fifth Round

Florian Wirtz returns to the squad for Liverpool’s FA Cup fifth round clash against Wolves at Molineux Stadium. The German midfielder has been sidelined since the 3-0 victory over Brighton in the previous round nearly a month ago. He pulled out of the starting lineup against Nottingham Forest after feeling unwell during the warm-up and has missed the last three matches, including the recent 2-1 Premier League defeat to Wolves.

Slot Provides Positive Update on Wirtz

Manager Arne Slot offered encouraging news during the pre-match press conference. “He trained half and half yesterday with the team,” Slot explained. “What I mean with that is he was a ‘joker’, so he made the next step in his rehab. Let’s see where he is today and if he could be available for a few minutes tomorrow, in the best scenario.”

Wirtz appears set for a bench role, with Dominik Szoboszlai likely to retain the No. 10 position behind Hugo Ekitike. Youngster Rio Ngumoha impressed as a substitute in the midweek loss and could earn a start over Cody Gakpo or Mohamed Salah.

Potential Goalkeeper Rotation

Alisson Becker may rest ahead of next week’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray, paving the way for Giorgi Mamardashvili’s first start since the third-round win over Barnsley.

Joe Gomez, Andy Robertson, and Curtis Jones vie for spots, but limited central defensive options suggest Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will hold their places.

Predicted Liverpool XI

Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike

Injury Updates

Isak, Leoni, Endo, and Bradley remain sidelined.

Match Details

The game kicks off at 8pm GMT on Friday, March 6, 2026. Fans can watch live on TNT Sports and BBC from Molineux Stadium.