Salah's future continues to dominate headlines, with many questions raised about whether he will feature this weekend.
At the pre-match press conference, coach Arne Slot admitted: "I will have a conversation with Mo Salah. The outcome of that conversation will decide many things ."
There has been mixed opinion regarding Salah's exclusion from the starting lineup for the last three Premier League matches, including the 3-3 draw at Leeds last weekend.
However, few can deny that the Egyptian striker is experiencing a decline in form. Salah's statistics this season have plummeted significantly per 90 minutes of play, averaging only 2.6 shots (0.8 on target) and an average of 7.3 touches in the opponent's penalty area.
Salah also ranked last among the 45 wingers who played 270 minutes or more in the 2025/26 Premier League season in terms of their ability to drop back and contribute defensively.
His presence is no longer necessary, as Liverpool have just beaten Inter Milan in the Champions League. Arne Slot's team needs to regain their confidence as they return to the Premier League.
Having lost 6 of their last 10 matches, the Reds have dropped to 10th place in the Premier League, 10 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Defensive weaknesses have had serious consequences for Liverpool, as they have conceded 24 goals in 15 Premier League matches this season.
Arne Slot's team can take some comfort in the fact that they have only lost 1 of their last 8 encounters with Brighton at Anfield (winning 5 and drawing 2).
Fabian Hurzeler's young coach's team displayed an inconsistent performance, having just lost 3-4 to Aston Villa, and then being held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at the Amex.
However, Brighton have managed to keep clean sheets in their last two away games. Facing a Liverpool side that is also inconsistent, the "Seagulls" could spring a surprise.
Asian Handicap: Liverpool -3/4 (0: 3/4) - Over/Under: 3 (draw)
Prediction: 2-2 draw
Force information
Liverpool : Cody Gakpo, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo are absent due to injury. Conor Bradley is suspended.
Brighton: Stefanos Tzimas, Solly March, Adam Webster, James Milner, and Mitoma are injured. The availability of Yasin Ayari and Tom Watson is uncertain.
Predicted lineup
Liverpool: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Isak, Wirtz.
Brighton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck.
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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-liverpool-vs-brighton-tam-diem-mohamed-salah-2471953.html
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