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Arne Slot faces a defining determination forward of Liverpool vs Brighton: Does he recall Mohamed Salah, or follow the “four-midfielder” system that dismantled Inter Milan?
Salah’s future with the membership relies on an vital dialog Slot plans to have with him on Friday morning.
“The result of that dialog will decide the longer term. The subsequent time I talk about Mo ought to be with him, not in right here (with the media),” Slot mentioned
With Salah’s future doubtful and Conor Bradley suspended, the Reds might be pressured into defensive modifications at Anfield as they solely have 13 gamers outfield gamers with Senior Group expertise accessible. Joe Gomez is the logical alternative at right-back, although Dominik Szoboszlai provides a flexible possibility if Slot decides to push Milos Kerkez additional ahead.
Group Information & Damage Replace
Jeremie Frimpong stays out with a hamstring damage, although reviews counsel he might make the bench. As confirmed, Conor Bradley serves a one-game suspension, whereas Giovanni Leoni stays a long-term absentee (ACL). Arne Slot revealed in his presser on Tuesday that Isak suffered a knock and Federico Chiesa, has been sick, which is why he didn’t make the journey to Inter Milan. Wataru Endo has additionally suffered an ankle damage whereas Cody Gakpo has injured his hamstring.
For a full breakdown of each absentee and their anticipated return, test our Liverpool FC Damage Record & Suspensions Tracker.
Tactical Verdict: Salah vs The System
The Defence: With Bradley suspended, Joe Gomez is the frontrunner to start out. If he is not match for 90 minutes, anticipate Szoboszlai to float right into a hybrid wing-back function. With Endo sidelined with an damage, Trey Nyoni might see a while on the pitch in a deep function, however he’s largely untested
The Assault: Isak or Ekitiké? Arne Slot is unlikely to alter the profitable formulation from Milan. The partnership between Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitiké is blossoming, and so they want minutes collectively.
“That is actually solely their second sport collectively,” Slot mentioned. “The extra minutes they’ve collectively, the higher. Alex picked up a knock within the first half final sport, however hopefully he can go. If not, we must make changes. However you will notice Alex and Hugo paired collectively increasingly and they’ll get higher.”
The Salah Query Until Slot provides an olive department, anticipate Salah to start out on the bench or not even be named to the workforce sheet. Primarily based on the tone of the presser, if Slot doesn’t hear what he desires to within the dialog with Salah, the Egyptian King has seemingly performed his final match with the membership. If he does begin, Isak would seemingly drop out, however that appears much less seemingly as time goes on.
Rating Prediction
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
The place to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton
Kickoff: Saturday, 3 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST
UK TV: No Broadcast Accessible Due To Embargo
US TV: Peacock / Fubo
Dwell Stream: Peacock
Location  Anfield
