Arne Slot faces a defining decision ahead of Liverpool vs Brighton: Does he recall Mohamed Salah, or stick with the "four-midfielder" system that dismantled Inter Milan?
With Salah’s future in doubt and Conor Bradley suspended, the Reds will be forced into defensive changes at Anfield. Joe Gomez is the logical replacement at right-back, though Dominik Szoboszlai offers a versatile option if Slot decides to push Milos Kerkez further forward.
Team News & Injury Update
Jeremie Frimpong remains out with a hamstring injury, though reports suggest he could make the bench. As confirmed, Conor Bradley serves a one-game suspension, while Giovanni Leoni remains a long-term absentee (ACL).
For a full breakdown of every absentee and their expected return, check our Liverpool FC Injury List & Suspensions Tracker.
Tactical Verdict: Salah vs The System
The Defence: With Bradley suspended, Joe Gomez is the frontrunner to start. If he isn't fit for 90 minutes, expect Szoboszlai to drift into a hybrid wing-back role, allowing Wataru Endo to slot into the midfield engine room.
The Attack: Isak or Ekitiké? Arne Slot is unlikely to change the winning formula from Milan. The partnership between Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitiké is blossoming, and they need minutes together.
The Salah Question Unless Slot offers an olive branch, expect Salah to start on the bench. If he does start, Isak would likely drop out, but the current momentum suggests the Egyptian King will be an impact sub.
Score Prediction
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton
- Kickoff: Saturday, 3 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST
- UK TV: No Broadcast Available Due To Embargo
- US TV: Peacock / Fubo
- Live Stream: Peacock
- Location Anfield
