Lineup confirmed Liverpool x Brighton: where to watch the duel at Anfield in the Premier League By Carolina Costa
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Liverpool and The lineups were confirmed by the teams, with coach Arne Slot opting for an attack led by Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz in the Reds team. The match marks a direct confrontation, as both teams arrive with 23 points in the table.
Liverpool plays in a 4-2-3-1, with Alisson in goal, defense formed by Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk and Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké. Mohamed Salah remains as an option on the bench after returning to the group. Brighton responds with Bart Verbruggen in goal, Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul of Hecke, Brajan Gruda and Gaëtan Rutter in the offensive sector.
The broadcast on Brasil takes place on Disney+ and channels such as ESPN, allowing live monitoring of the match.
Liverpool confirmed lineup
Arne Slot announced the starting lineup hours before kickoff. The coach maintained the base he won in Champions League, prioritizing creativity in the middle with the inclusion of Florian Wirtz.
- Goalkeeper:Alisson Becker.
- Defense: Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk (captain), Milos Kerkez.
- Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones.
- Attack: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké.
Among the reserves, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak stand out, who could enter in the second half. Liverpool deals with absences like Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo, who are injured.
Brighton formation and main players
Fabian Hurzeler opted for a balanced 4-2-3-1. Brighton arrives motivated after recent positive results and seeks to explore counterattacks.
- Goalkeeper:Bart Verbruggen.
- Defense: Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk (captain), Ferdi Kadıoğlu.
- Midfield: Carlos Baleba, Diego Gómez.
- Attack: Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter, Gaëtan Rutter.
The team has absences such as Adam Webster and Solly March, but maintains strength in the defensive sector led by Lewis Dunk. Jogadores like Yankuba Minteh represent a threat at speed.
Where to watch the match live
The match is broadcast exclusively on Brasil via the streaming service Disney+. Fans access the game from 12pm (Brasília time), with narration options and specialized commentary.
Other channels like ESPN complement coverage with pre- and post-game coverage. Plataformas team officials provide real-time updates, including ball possession and shot statistics.
Context of the round at Premier League
Liverpool occupies 10th place with 23 points, while Brighton is in 8th, also with 23 points, but ahead on goal difference. The round features balanced clashes, and a victory could bring any of the G-4 teams closer together.
Recent history favors Liverpool over Anfield, with just one defeat in the last eight games against Brighton at home. The teams faced each other in the previous season, with alternating results.
The Anfield stadium receives maximum capacity, and the refereeing is in charge of Craig Pawson, known for a moderate card average.
Embezzlement and bank options
Liverpool does not have Conor Bradley, who is suspended, as well as injured players such as Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong. Arne Slot has alternatives like Andrew Robertson and Federico Chiesa in the bank.
In Brighton, absences include Kaoru Mitoma and James Milner. Substitutos as well as Danny Welbeck and Maxim De Cuyper are available for tactical changes.
Both coaches emphasize the importance of reserves in intense Premier League matches.
Expectations for the confrontation
Analysts point to balance, with Liverpool favorite due to the home factor, but Brighton capable of surprising with quick transitions. Estatísticas indicate a high average number of goals in recent duels between the teams.
The match is part of a key round before the end of year festivities. Torcedores await collective performance to define the pace of the teams in the table.
