After a vital win in the Champions League away at Inter Milan, Liverpool are back in action in the Premier League at Anfield against Brighton & Hove Albion on matchday 16 tomorrow at 15:00 local time as they hope to secure another success.
The match is particularly important for Liverpool as many believe it could be Mohamed Salah’s last outing for the Reds with the Egyptian set for AFCON duty over the next month and a potential transfer elsewhere in the January transfer window.
With that said, here is how the team could square up against the Seagulls.
Goalkeeper – Alisson Becker is likely to be employed in goal for Liverpool once again.
Defenders – Conor Bradley had a role off the bench against Inter Milan but could come back in at right back ahead of Joe Gomez, while former Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez might also replace Andy Robertson on the left side of the back four. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk could start as the central defenders.
Salah could remain out again
Midfielders – A four-man midfield is likely to be deployed by Arne Slot after it yielded him a successful result in the Champions League on Tuesday, so Ryan Gravenberch could continue to play in a holding role. Alexis Mac Allister and Curtin Jones might be the right and left midfielders, respectively, whereas Dominik Szoboszlai could be deployed at number 10.
Forwards – Alexander Isak had another barren run in a Liverpool shirt at Inter Milan, so he could be replaced by Cody Gakpo up top with the Dutchman expected to partner with Hugo Ekitike in a two-man strike partnership.
Here is a look at Liverpool’s predicted line-up on paper.
