Liverpool They will face Brighton & Hove Albion for the second time in four days. Having ended their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-2 win on Wednesday, the Reds host the Seagulls at Anfield in matchday 10 of the tournament. first division on Saturday 2 November at 3pm UK time.
Arne Slot's side will be bolstered by the return of several first-team players to the starting eleven as they had a much-needed break in the EFL Cup. With that in mind, here's a look at their potential lineup for the weekend's clash.
Goalkeeper – Caoimhin Kelleher will return between the sticks after being replaced by Vitezslav Jaros in the midweek match. Alisson Becker is still injured, so the Irish international is Slot's first-choice goalkeeper for the time being.
Defenders – Among those who played against Brighton in midweek, only Andy Robertson is expected to retain his place at left-back. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will return to the heart of the team's defensive line, replacing Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah in the process. Trent Alexander-Arnold He will be the right back having been replaced by Conor Bradley in the last game.
Salah, Núñez and Díaz in attack
Midfielders – Tyler Morton and Wataru Endo are expected to be replaced by Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch in defensive midfield. Endo's role has been very limited this season and his first Premier League start under Arne Slot will have to wait much longer. Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to play as Liverpool's number 10.
Cody Gakpo's brace in the midweek game against the same opponent as the weekend might not be enough to keep his place on the left wing. He will be replaced by Luis Díaz, while Mohamed Salah He will play on the right flank.
Forwards – Darwin Núñez will continue to lead the line in the absence of Diogo Jota due to injury.
This is what Liverpool is expected to look like on paper:
