Brighton vs Liverpool: Team News, Prediction And Possible Lineups

Brighton vs Liverpool: After securing their first-ever point in European football, Brighton faces a tough test this weekend against Liverpool.

Team News

Following an unfortunate own goal during the match at Villa Park, Pervis Estupinan’s challenging week was extended with a thigh injury.

This will likely sideline the Ecuadorian left-back for the coming month.

He now joins the injured list with Jakub Moder and Julio Enciso, both nursing knee injuries.

Former Liverpool stars James Milner and Adam Lallana will likely skip the upcoming match against their old squad due to minor injuries, but they are anticipated to come back after the international pause.

Regarding Liverpool, Curtis Jones has received a three-match suspension for his rough challenge on Yves Bissouma, a decision the club couldn’t reverse.

Meanwhile, Diogo Jota faces a one-match suspension for accumulating two yellow cards.

On top of these disciplinary setbacks, Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo suffered a knee injury right after leveling the score against Tottenham.

Stefan Bajcetic (calf injury), Caoimhin Kelleher (knee), and Thiago Alcantara (hip) are also not available for selection.

Prediction

Both teams will likely be feeling fatigued from their recent Europa League matches this weekend.

However, Brighton might bear the brunt more due to their exhaustive return trip from Marseille.

In contrast, Liverpool had the advantage of rotating some of their key players at home.

We say: Brighton 1-3 Liverpool

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Possible Lineups

Brighton:
Verbruggen, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Lamptey, Gilmour, Gross, March, Pedro, Mitoma, Ferguson

Liverpool:
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Nunez, Diaz