Liverpool will at least endeavor to strengthen their Treble chances when they face Brighton following the quadruple dream that is now over after the team suffered a defeat at the hands of Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Liverpool, who have already secured the Carabao Cup this season, are chasing Premier League glory, with a win against Brighton likely to take them back to the top of the Premier League table pending Arsenal’s Manchester City game.
Brighton, on the other hand, are chasing European football before the end of the season and will fancy a win against Liverpool.
Liverpool vs. Brighton preview
Liverpool secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in their previous Premier League match. This kept them in second place, 64 points above their title rivals Manchester City, who are currently in 63 points.
Despite the impressive performance against Manchester City, the Kops fell behind in the crucial match against Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Jurgen Klopp’s wrong substitutions in the second half ended the team chances of Liverpool getting into the semi-finals of the tournament, with the Erik Ten Hag men getting the equalizer before the end of the second half, taking the game to extra time.
Liverpool went ahead in extra time through Harvey Elliott’s goal before Marcus Rashford got the equalizer.
Manchester United substitute Amad Diallo, who had been suffering from a lack of playing time at the club, scored the final goal of the game to send the Red Devils to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Brighton, on the other hand, defeated Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest’s star Omobamidele scoring an own goal.
The Brighton team proceeded to defeat AS Roma in the Second Leg of the Europa League Round of 16, but they failed to overturn the 4-0 deficit they suffered in the first leg.
Liverpool vs. Brighton Team News
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Andrew Robertson recovers from injury ahead of the Brighton game.
Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander Arnold are currently out of the game against Brighton due to injuries. However, they are expected to return to action against Manchester United on April 7, 2024.
Alisson, Joel Matip, and Thiago are long-time absentees for the Liverpool side, with his return date still unknown.
The Brighton injury list has largely remained unchanged since the end of the international break, with James Milner and Joao Pedro unlikely to play against the Reds.
Liverpool vs. Brighton Probable Starting Line Up
Liverpool Probable Starting Line-Up: Kelleher; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endō, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Núñez, Díaz.
Brighton Probable Starting Line Up: Steele; Lamptey; Van Hecke; Dunk; Estupinan; Gilmour; Groß; Buonanotte; Adingra; Ferguson; Welbeck.
Liverpool vs. Brighton prediction
Despite the fact that Jurgen Klopp men have been plagued with injuries, they still remain a formidable team in terms of winning matches. Brighton, on the other hand, had struggled to win games in previous matches.
Prediction: Liverpool 2:0 Brighton
