Liverpool vs Brighton form
Alongside Liverpool's poor form, the future of prominent figures like manager Arne Sloth and club legend Mohamed Salah at Anfield has become a hot topic in the British press for the past two weeks.
Initial signs suggest the Dutch strategist still enjoys the trust of The Kop's leadership. Meanwhile, the Egyptian star striker, after his somewhat arrogant interviews, is almost certain to leave when the winter transfer window opens.
By boldly dropping Salah from the starting lineup, Liverpool have begun to reap positive results. In their last four matches, the Reds have remained undefeated, winning two and drawing two. Perhaps the most notable victory was the 1-0 win against Inter Milan earlier this week.
Thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's sole goal from the penalty spot in the 88th minute, coach Arne Slot's team left Giuseppe Meazza with a full three points, moving up to ninth place in the Champions League qualifying round, just one point behind the six teams above them.
Liverpool's goal of finishing in the top eight to secure direct qualification to the round of 16 looks much brighter. In their final two matches, the Anfield side only have to face weaker opponents like Marseille and FK Qarabag.
Returning to domestic competition, Liverpool naturally need to improve their form and results. Before round 16, Van Dijk and his teammates had dropped to the middle of the table but were only 3 points behind the top 4. Therefore, the Reds still have a great opportunity to climb into the group vying for a place in Europe's most prestigious competition.
Brighton promises to pose a significant challenge for the Anfield side. Despite their somewhat inconsistent form recently, the Seagulls have actually only lost 1 of their last 6 league matches, securing a total of 3 wins. In their two most recent away games, Fabian Hurzeler's team also remained unbeaten, drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace and defeating Nottingham 2-0.
However, in their last two visits to Anfield, Brighton & Hove have lost both times with the same scoreline of 1-2. Furthermore, their record of earning only one point in their last two matches, despite having home advantage, also demonstrates the visitors' inconsistent form.
While defending their title is difficult, Liverpool still need to aim to maintain their presence in the Champions League. This promises to be a challenging match for Arne Slot's team, but with improved morale, a full three points for The Kop is entirely possible.
Liverpool vs Brighton team news
Liverpool: Cody Gakpo, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley are definitely out due to injury. Jeremie Frimpong, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo's availability is uncertain. Salah is also unlikely to be included in the matchday squad despite his impressive goal tally against Brighton (10 goals and 7 assists).
Brighton: Stefanos Tzimas, Solly March, Adam Webster, Kaoru Mitoma, and James Milner are all out due to injury. Yasin Ayari and Tom Watson are also doubtful to play.
Predicted lineups for Liverpool vs Brighton
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
Prediction: 2-1
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