Brighton XI vs Liverpool: Team news, injuries, lineup

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler is facing a race against time to confirm his squad's fitness for Saturday’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. Hurzeler’s side is aiming for a strong showing in this Liverpool vs Brighton game as they seek revenge for their EFL Cup exit in the hands of the Reds in midweek. But injuries to key players have left Hurzeler’s team with significant challenges.

Brighton injury news vs Liverpool

The team’s captain, Lewis Dunk, missed Wednesday’s 3-2 EFL Cup defeat due to a calf injury sustained during the warm-up for last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dunk’s injury is not considered severe, but he, alongside Joao Pedro (ankle) and Yankuba Minteh (groin), will need further assessment before the match.

Brighton also faces a host of other confirmed absences in this Liverpool vs Brighton game:

• Solly March (knee)

• James Milner (thigh)

• Matt O'Riley (ankle)

• Adam Webster (thigh)

These injuries leave Hurzeler with limited options in defence and midfield as he prepares for the weekend’s clash.

Brighton team news vs Liverpool

If Dunk is not fit to start, the centre-back pairing of Igor and Jan Paul van Hecke—who held their positions midweek—will likely remain in front of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who returns to the starting lineup in this Liverpool vs Brighton Premier League game. Joel Veltman and Pervis Estupinan are expected to slot into the full-back roles.

In the midfield, a fit Jack Hinshelwood could return to partner with young talent Carlos Baleba. Mats Wieffer is expected to make way, allowing Baleba to join Hinshelwood in the centre of the park for added defensive and creative support.

After scoring in the EFL Cup, Simon Adingra may retain his place out wide, but Kaoru Mitoma is almost certain to start on the opposite flank to add attacking flair. Up front, Georginio Rutter—who missed the midweek game due to being cup-tied—will likely partner with Danny Welbeck, with Evan Ferguson starting on the bench in this Liverpool vs Brighton game.

Predicted Brighton lineup vs Livepool

• Formation: 4-4-2

• Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

• Defenders: Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan

• Midfielders: Adingra, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma

• Forwards: Rutter, Welbeck

Liverpool vs Brighton Premier League Match Information

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

• Time: 12:30 PM GMT

• Venue: Anfield Stadium

Brighton will look to overcome their squad depth issues in this Liverpool vs Brighton game and push for a positive result against the Reds, despite a challenging injury list. Losing to them in midweek will be an added motivation for the Seagulls to cause an upset at Anfield in this in this Liverpool vs Brighton Premier League fixture.

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