- Liverpool and Brighton will face each other in the Premier League this Sunday.
- Liverpool slipped to second place in the standings after drawing with Man City.
- Andy Robertson also hurt his ankle during the international break.
Get ready for an epic showdown at Anfield this weekend. Liverpool faces Brighton this Sunday in their first match post-international break.
Liverpool vs. Brighton Preview
Form Guide
Liverpool enters the match in top form, unbeaten in their last five league games, with four wins and a draw. They drew 1-1 with Manchester City in their last league fixture on March 10.
Brighton has won three of their last six league games, including a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
A key aspect to watch is Liverpool’s remarkable form at Anfield, where they haven’t lost in their last 26 league matches, winning 20 and drawing six.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Brighton is unbeaten in their last four meetings with Liverpool, with two wins and two draws. Their first league encounter this season ended in a 2-2 draw, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s last win against Brighton was on March 12, 2022, in the Premier League, where they won 2-0, with goals from Luis Diaz and Salah.
Team News and Injury Update
Liverpool suffered a setback during the international break, with Andy Robertson injuring his ankle while playing for Scotland against Northern Ireland.
Fortunately, scans revealed that Robertson avoided serious injury to his ankle ligaments. He’s expected to be out for only a few days, with his availability for Sunday’s game uncertain.
Robertson has already missed 13 league matches this season due to a shoulder dislocation suffered while playing for Scotland against Spain in October.
Key players missing for Liverpool this weekend include goalkeeper Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Brighton also has several key players sidelined, including Kaoru Mitoma with a back injury and Solly March with a knee issue.