Premier League leaders will welcome Graham Potter’s Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend at Anfield in the hope to maintain their unbeaten record this season in England’s top flight.
However, one major concern for the Reds is the injury to Brazilian star midfielder Fabinho as the 25-year-old is expected to miss out on the remaining fixtures for the rest of the year.
Fabinho suffered an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw against Napoli in the midweek draw of the Champions League when Carlo Ancelotti’s team held the holders off the trophy to share a point.
Guinea midfielder Naby Keita has recovered from his illness but center-back Joel Matip is still ruled out for with a knee injury which means Dejan Lovren would partner Virgil Van Dijk in the heart of the Liverpool defense.
Having made Anfield pretty much a fortress over the recent past, unbeaten in 46 games, winning 36, Liverpool should be able to breeze past the Seagulls even though Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mane haven’t really hit top gear this season.
Four wins in a row in the Premier League, including dramatic late victories over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have displayed that Klopp’s team is willing to fight right until the very end to earn all three points and win the elusive Premier League title for the first time in 30 years.
Club captain Jordan Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum would have the task of filling in the void left by the injured Fabinho and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain would likely be picked as the playmaker in attacking midfield.
Brighton will be delighted with the return of Lewis Dunk after his suspension in the 2-0 loss against Leicester and young talent Aaron Connolly should be available after a groin injury.
Liverpool Predicted Line Up- Alisson, Alexander Arnold, Van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Oxlade Chamberlain, Mane Salah Firmino.
