Liverpool are hosting Brighton in the Premier League this afternoon as the Reds seek to steal a march in the title race.
Only one point separates the top three and, with Arsenal and Manchester City facing off later, Liverpool have the chance to go top and gain some ground over one or both of their rivals. Liverpool still have a long list of players out injured and Jurgen Klopp was unsure if midfielder Curtis Jones would be available, while left-back Andy Robertson will take it “day by day”. However, Darwin Nunez is available after overcoming a hamstring issue.
Brighton are chasing a European place as Roberto De Zerbi continues to impress on the south coast with his slick brand of football – so much so that the Italian has been linked with the Liverpool job when Klopp departs this summer.
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Liverpool vs Brighton
Liverpool are on a 31-match unbeaten home run in all competitions with 26 wins and five draws in that run. However, they have only kept one clean sheet in their previous 11 fixtures at Anfield.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 13:15
Liverpool vs Brighton
Liverpool have won just one of the last seven Premier League meetings between the teams – a 2-0 away victory in March 2022. They have drawn four and lost two in that run.
The Reds are also winless in three home league fixtures versus Brighton since beating them 2-1 in November 2019.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 13:10
Liverpool vs Brighton team changes
Jurgen Klopp makes one change to the Liverpool team that started the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Andy Robertson is unable to feature following his ankle injury on duty for Scotland meaning Joe Gomez moves across to left-back and Conor Bradley rejoins the starting XI at right-back.
Roberto De Zerbi, meanwhile, makes two changes to the Brighton line-up. Evan Ferguson and Ansu Fati drop out with Tariq Lamptey and Danny Welbeck brought in to start.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 13:06
Liverpool vs Brighton line-ups
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, Gross, Adingra, Moder; Welbeck.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 13:02
Liverpool v Brighton
An hour until kick-off at Anfield. Confirmed line-ups and team news coming right up…
Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 12:58
Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager: Julian Nagelsmann
Now in charge of Germany, a jump to the Premier League has long been rumoured for managerial wunderkind Julian Nagelsmann.
Things turned a little sour towards the end of his stint at Bayern Munich but Nagelsmann was once European football’s hottest coaching commodity after success with Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 12:55
Brighton arrive at Anfield
Team news is dropping shortly, here are the visitors arriving at Anfield ahead of today’s 2pm kick off:
Mike Jones31 March 2024 12:51
Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager: Simone Inzaghi
The Italian has worked wonders at Inter, leading the Nerazzurri to the Champions League final last season and coasting to the Serie A title this campaign. The 47-year-old has caught the eye by implementing a free-flowing style of play with Inter.
The former Lazio boss and brother of former Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is yet to take a job outside of Italy, however.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 12:50
Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager: Roberto De Zerbi
If Liverpool favour a manager familiar with the Premier League, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi might fit the bill.
The Italian’s progressive coaching style has proved a neat fit on the South Coast, taking the club into Europe for the first time during his first campaign in charge.
De Zerbi is also a manager Liverpool’s incoming sporting director, Richard Hughes, had wanted previously during his time at Bournemouth.
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Mike Jones31 March 2024 12:45
Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager: Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim is a wanted man
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Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 12:40