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Liverpool are looking to go top of the Premier League as they take on Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton at Anfield
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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Brighton routinely dominate possession while their pressing game has also caused several teams problems. De Zerbi’s side have also scored 10 goals against Liverpool in four meetings in all competitions.
“It’s about having possession, we need to have more possession than in recent games against them. It’s not a normal pressing game, it goes against our rhythm so we have to break their rhythm,” Klopp added.
“The way they play, I couldn’t coach that. It goes against my personality, but it’s a good watch. It’s very demanding on the players... On their day, they can beat any team. But the good news is we can do that as well.”
Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 11:18
This week Jurgen Klopp praised Brighton counterpart Roberto De Zerbi for implementing a demanding yet entertaining style 18 months into the job, saying he could never set his teams up to play in a similar manner.
De Zerbi took charge of Brighton in September 2022 and guided the team to sixth in the Premier League, their best-ever finish as they qualified for Europe for the first time last season. Liverpool were the first team De Zerbi faced when he took charge, a 3-3 draw, and the south-coast club have never lost to Klopp’s side since.
“We go for three points, that is clear. But we know how difficult it is against Brighton. Roberto is doing an incredible job there, it’s a different game against Brighton,” Klopp said. “We were the first opponents when Roberto arrived and we had no idea what to expect. It was quite impressive how quick he got the team playing in his way. Since then it only got better.”
Jurgen Klopp and Roberto De Zerbi
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Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 11:03
Liverpool have the chance to go top of the table today but they will need to defeat Brighton at Anfield in order to ensure they do not drop any points in the title race.
It is very close at the top. Arsenal lead the way, on goal difference, with the same number of points as the Reds (64) while Manchester City are just one behind both in third place.
City and Arsenal face each other in the 4.30pm kick and Liverpool will jump into first place before that match kicks off should they beat Brighton.
It will be a tough game as three points for Roberto De Zerbi’s men will send them up to seventh and put them right in the mix to challenge for next season’s European places.
Mike Jones31 March 2024 10:52
Liverpool vs Brighton will kick off at 2pm BST today, Sunday 31 March – and remember that the clocks have gone forwards overnight.
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 12.30pm. Subscribers can also watch the match via the Sky Go app.
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Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 10:45
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson injured his ankle playing for Scotland in their 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland during the international break and limped off the pitch as a substitute.
He is being assessed ahead of today’s match against Brighton but it is thought that the ankle injury is not as serious as originally feared.
Though he is unlikely to start he may make an appearance off the bench if required.
(Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Mike Jones31 March 2024 10:36
How the two teams could line up this afternoon:
Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Baleba, Gross, Adingra, Moder, Ansu Fati, Ferguson.
Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 10:28
Liverpool are expected to have Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez available after both have been involved in full training ahead of the match. Ibrahima Konate has taken an additional rest day but is still in contention. Alisson Becker remains sidelined, as does Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota.
Brighton have injuries of their own, but James Milner has a chance of being in the squad to return to his former club after sustaining a thigh injury. Joao Pedro is also a doubt, but Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma and Solomon March are on the long-term injured list.
Andy Robertson sustained an ankle injury during the international break (Tim Markland/PA)
(PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere31 March 2024 10:10
Liverpool are taking on Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield today. Follow all the build-up and match updates right here.
Lawrence Ostlere30 March 2024 16:18
