And it remains scoreless. Fulham will be confident after that period, their performance has had everything but a goal. Liverpool look leggy and Iraola may refresh things sooner rather than later.

45’ - We’ll have one additional minute.

Quite an encouraging first half for Fulham. Rather less so for Liverpool. This is Iraola's first experience of having a Premier League game three days after a Champions League game. That may be a factor, and not merely in the changes he made to the starting 11.

43’ - Though just as I type that Barcola sends a side-footed volley goalwards, from a lovely Szoboszlai diagonal pass, which Castagne blocks well. Tsimikas’ corner is dealt with comfortably.

42’ - Liverpool’s energy levels look rather low at the moment. It’s been a curious performance with not much sign of the attack gelling - yet.

37’ - Another good chance for the away team. Bobb makes a fool of Tsimikas and floats in a deep cross to Robinson. His attempt is wide but a graphic flashes up on screen that shows in the past 10 minutes Fulham have had 73% possession.

36’ - Fulham are now well on top and playing with no shortage of composure. The only thing missing is a finishing touch.

My first look at Gonzalo Garcia in the flesh. Early verdict, but seems an excellent signing - the former Real Madrid man is a threat running in behind the Liverpool defence, has the presence and purpose to be the focal point of the attack and looks physical enough for the Premier League. A shame he is wearing No 7, because he has the air of a real No 9.

33’ - Another Fulham corner, again won through some neat combination play on their left flank. Iwobi swings it in and the clearance is only as far as Bobb on the edge of the box. He slips it to King and the shot is straight at Alisson.

29’ - Some more nice play from Fulham. Bassey advances deep into Liverpool territory and shows some deft feet to win a corner off Jacquet. It’s taken short, Iwobi finds King and he sends Szobozlai skidding across the deck with a lovely turn, winning a second corner that Wirtz gets rid of.