Premier League 2023/2024 Prediction Brighton Vs Liverpool: Both On Fire

Liverpool players celebrate the victory against Union SG. Now, Liverpool are focused on facing Brighton and Hove Albion. (Twitter @LFC)

JAKARTA - Liverpool forgot the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The 2-0 win over Union SG in the Europa League is a signal of Liverpool's revival. However, they had to work hard against Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League England match at the Amex Stadium, Sunday, October 8 at 20.00 WIB. Both teams are both on fire and have the ambition to push to the top.

Union SG really became a test as well as a warm-up for Liverpool before facing Brighton. In front-line tridents, Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have further solidified managers Jurgen Klopp to rely on them.

Moreover, Jota again showed his sharpness by scoring the Reds' second goal in the Europa League match.

Unfortunately, Jota was forced to miss due to suspension against Brighton. Unfortunately, the winger of Cody Gakpo is also doubtful about appearing because he is still grappling with a knee injury. This makes Liverpool's front line strength a little less.

With limited squad conditions, Klopp immediately attracted three players, Salah, Nunez and Wataru Endo in the second round of the match against Union SG. At that time, Liverpool were 1-0 up.

Klopp rotated the players because after the Europa League match, the team faced tough opponents in domestic competitions. They are expected to return to fitness in the match against Brighton.

"I did plan this when I pulled the three players. We have to do it and there is no problem with other players. So it's clear why they were withdrawn," said Klopp.

Liverpool hopes to gain three points because they can still lower the best squad. If that target is achieved despite playing at home to opponents, the Reds can tackle Manchester City from the throne.

Currently, Liverpool, who are ranked fourth, have points 16. Two points adrift of Man City who are at the top.

But Brighton was not an easy opponent for Liverpool. They did experience a massacre when they visited Aston Villa's headquarters. In that duel, The Seagulls lost 6-1.

The defeat did not affect Roberto De Zerbi's troops. Appearing in the Europa League, Brighton managed to gain points by holding the host Marseille 2-2 through goals from Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro.

De Zerbi said that if the success of holding Marseille was a valuable asset for Brighton when they hosted Liverpool. The manager believes the team will play better when they return to competing in domestic competitions.

"We showed extraordinary character, attitude and enthusiasm. We have to play like that to win. What is clear, we have to play better in the next match," said De Zerbi.

In this match, De Zerbi did not make many changes. Defender Tariq Lamptey is again the first choice to replace Pervis Estupinan who is still injured.

Meanwhile, Evan Ferguson will spearhead the singles to replace veteran striker Danny Welbeck who appears against Marseille.

Brighton, who is currently ranked sixth, has ambitions to improve their position. With 15 points, they can push to shift Liverpool if they win at home.

Player Composition Forecast

Brighton and Hove Albion (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Lamptey; Gilmour, Gross; March, Pedro, Mitoma; Ferguson

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz