Liverpool’s problems with Mohamed Salah are now expected to stretch into 2026. Although the Egyptian King was restored to the squad for the weekend Premier League game against Brighton, there

Liverpool returns to Anfield on Saturday for an early match with Brighton & Hove Albion in a fight for position in the middle of the English Premier League pack.

Preview the matchup between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

For the fifth Liverpool game in a row, Mohamed Salah isn't in the starting eleven. There's no room for Alexander Isak either as Florian Wirtz is back in, with Hugo Ekitike starting up top as Arne Slot makes two changes from the side that won in Milan. The other is Milos Kerkez coming in for Andy Robertson.

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gómez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

Liverpool will soon be seeking a permanent successor Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian King’s future at Anfield is under severe scrutiny owing to the reaction following his interview at Leeds last week.

Danny Murphy discusses Liverpool's "shining light" Hugo Ekitike after the French striker's brace secures win against Brighton.