Liverpool vs Brighton live: Premier League latest scores and updates

On the win over Inter Milan, Slot says: “Quite proud because playing four games in 10 days – that’s almost criminal for football players.

“Especially if you only have 13-14 outfield players available. We accept playing a lot of games, but four in 10 days. That’s a lot for the players.”

Liverpool boss Arne Slott didn’t have much to say about Mohamed Salah’s presence in the team today. He told BBC Sport that he was happy with the way the negotiations had gone and the situation they have ended up in: “Yes, absolutely, otherwise I would have done it [it] Maybe in a different way. As you said, he is back in the team and on the bench today.”

Asked about Alexander Isak’s injury, he said, “Minor. Got the injury in both games. Games come pretty fast and there’s not a lot to choose from. It’s good to have someone off the bench who can impact the game.”

mohammed salah According to Al-Kholood chairman Ben Harburg, there are no suitable acquisitions for the Saudi Pro League, with clubs instead being urged to pursue young talents such as Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

The Liverpool forward’s future at Anfield has recently come under intense scrutiny after he publicly accused the club of throwing him “under the bus” following a decision by the manager. Arne Slott To sell it.

Fueling further speculation, the 33-year-old was later omitted from the squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League this week, sparking rumors of a possible move to the lucrative Saudi league.

So, Liverpool started without Mohamed Salah for the fifth game in a row – but he could at least force a place in the team this time, and come off the bench.

The Egyptian himself has promoted this game as a farewell, and it will certainly be his last game for some time as he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations directly after this.

But will he return to Liverpool? His joining the team suggests that there has at least been some reconciliation between him and manager Arne Slott.

Fabian Herzeler made two changes from Brighton’s 1–1 draw with West Ham.

De Cuyper and Welbeck went to the bench, Gruda and Hinshelwood came in.

Arne Slot has made two changes to the team that beat Inter Milan earlier in the week.

Andy Robertson and Alexander Isak were left on the bench, with Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz brought into the starting eleven.

But the big news is that Mohamed Salah is back in the team after missing the trip to Milan – albeit only on the bench here, as his future at Anfield remains in doubt.

Brighton XI: Heke, Gruda, Gruda, Minth, Hinshwood, Balab, Kadioglu, Gamez, Vivre Importance, Dunk

Sub: Steele, Welbeck, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscaglie, Mitoma, Ayari, De Cuyper, Veltman.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, McAllister, Jones, Akitike, Gravenberch

Sub: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Isak, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Ramsey, Ngumoha, Lucky

The line-ups will be released in the next five minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news…

Mohamed Salah is back in the Liverpool squad, but will Arne Slott make the starting line-up without him for the fifth consecutive match? The Reds are without Cody Gakpo, the Dutchman suffered an injury in the draw with Leeds, while Connor Bradley is suspended.

Brighton continue to suffer a minor injury crisis, with Adam Webster a long-term absentee and Solly March and Stefanos Tzimas both out with knee injuries. However, there is a possibility the Seagulls could welcome back a few players, with Karou Mitoma, Yassin Ayari and ex-Liverpool man James Milner in line to return.