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Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield on Saturday afternoon as the Reds aim to keep consecutive clean sheets for just the third time this season.

Liverpool vs. Brighton

Premier League (16) | Anfield
December 13, 3pm (GMT)

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The Premier League champions secured a much-needed 1-0 win at Inter Milan in midweek and they need to take that momentum into the weekend’s action.

Brighton head to Anfield sitting eighth in the table, level on points with the Reds, and will be a threat to Liverpool’s chances of a second domestic win in six matches.

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Here’s all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

1. Mo Salah’s final game for Liverpool?

Salah’s future has dominated football this week, with the Liverpool legend axed from the squad away to Inter following last weekend’s fiery interview.

This could even be the 33-year-old’s final Reds appearance, ahead of Africa Cup of Nations duty and a possible January exit.

It is now widely reported that, following positive talks with Arne SlotSalah will at least return to the squad for the visit of Brighton.

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What happens after that remains to be seen.

2. Another big afternoon for Slot

Liverpool may have won at Inter, but Slot is still a man under pressure to keep his job, despite support from his players.

Last weekend’s 3-3 draw at Leeds wasn’t good enough, with a weak mentality again on show, and only three points will do on Saturday.

That said, Liverpool are unbeaten in four matches in all competitions, albeit not against the strongest opponents, so it has been a step in the right direction.

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But the dissenting voices will only grow louder if points are dropped, especially if Salah isn’t involved.

3. Who’s missing for Liverpool?

Aside from Salah, Slot has plenty of injuries to contend with for Liverpool against Brighton.

Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni are long-term absentees, while Cody Agat is also still out for several weeks after missing the win at Inter.

Wataru Endo will be absent for a similar period, too.

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Alexander Isak picked up a knock at the San Siro and is a doubt, but Federico Chiesa is available for selection after overcoming illness.

Conor Bradley is suspended having received his fifth Premier League booking of the season against Leeds.

4. Liverpool predicted XI

•READ:Liverpool Predicted XI vs. Brighton – Arne Slot makes decision on 2 strikers

Having played together for just the second time this season at San Siro, Slot could keep Isak and Hugo Ekitike as he looks to build on Tuesday’s win in the Champions League.

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“I also saw promising things from the both of them; it’s been the second time they’ve played together for obvious reasons, because match fitness is the obvious reason in that,” the head coach said.

“I think we will see of this in the future, of them playing together.”

Of course, this relies on Isak being fit, but it would also allow Florian Wirtz to play as an attacking midfielder again having looked good from the bench against Inter.

Possible Liverpool XI:Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike, Isak

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5. How could Brighton line up?

Brighton will be well-rested after having no European commitments and could be largely unchanged from the team that drew 1-1 at home to West Ham last Sunday.

Former Liverpool favourite James Milner is among those who are back in contention for the Seagulls, along with Kaoru Mitoma, Tommy Watson and Yasin Ayari.

Stefanos Tzimas, Solly March and Adam Webster are out, however.

• READ: Liverpool can enjoy “relaxing” win by exploiting Brighton’s “shadow” of former self

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Predicted Brighton XI:Bridge; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck

6. from Arne Slot on Mo Salah

Speaking to the media on Friday, Slot further discussed the Salah situation, saying that he wants him to stay:

“Like I said, another way of asking it, but the next time I talk about Mo should be with him,” he responded.

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“I have no reason not to want him to stay, if that is a little bit of an answer to your question.”

Please make up, lads!

7. No league wins in front of fans for Brighton at Anfield

Brighton have caused Liverpool problems at Anfield in recent years, but haven’t always come away with a positive result.

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In fact, their only Premier League win away to the Reds was in February 2021 in front of no fans, with Steven Alzate scoring the only goal of the game.

There was also a 3-3 draw in October 2022, with Leandro Trossard scoring a hat-trick, but Liverpool have won the last two meetings at Anfield 2-1.

The most recent of those was last November, when second-half goals from Gakpo and Salah helped overturn a 1-0 deficit at half-time.

8. Did You Know?

Curtis Jones impressed for Liverpool against Inter and it would be a surprise if he didn’t retain his place this weekend.

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In fact, the 24-year-old hascompleted 92 percent of his passesunder high-intensity pressure in the Champions League this season (115/125), which is only bettered by Frenkie de Jong (92.8%) and Vitinha (92.4%).

Meanwhile, Jones has a 93 percent pass completion rate in the Premier League in 2025/26 – better than any other Liverpool player.

Is he making the leap from promising young talent to established key man?

9. Pawson under the spotlight

Craig Pawson is in charge of Saturday’s action in his first Liverpool league game of the season.

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He was referee for the Reds’ 3-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup in October, though.

Pawson’s assistants are Lee Betts and Mat Wilkes. Tom Nield is fourth official and Darren England is in the VAR booth.

10. Follow the match with TIA

Liverpool vs. Brighton is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, so you won’t be able to watch it live on UK television.

For that reason,This Is Anfield‘s matchday live blog is your best bet, withSam Milnekeeping you entertained throughout the afternoon.

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Come on you Reds!