{"id":637872,"date":"2024-03-30T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=637872"},"modified":"2024-03-29T17:06:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T21:06:03","slug":"liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-brighton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/30\/liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-brighton\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Brighton: Defensive &#8216;Beast&#8217; Returns From Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool host Brighton and Hove Albion on March 31. The fixture takes place at Anfield, with the Seagulls winning two and drawing two in the last four meetings &#8211; though three of those took place at the Amex Stadium. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Brighton in High Stakes Clash<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">J\u00fcrgen Klopp analysed the &#39;super-interesting&#39; challenges his side will face when they come up against Brighton &amp; Hove Albion on Sunday \ud83d\udc4a<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LIVBHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LIVBHA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LFC\/status\/1773731664222392633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Caoimhin Kelleher has started in goal with Conor Bradley at right-back and Andy Robertson at left-back. Joe Gomez has often provided cover in both positions. Virgil van Dijk has played at centre-back alongside Jarell Quansah in Ibrahima Konate&#8217;s absence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wataru Endo has been the holding midfielder; Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined him in midfield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/27\/liverpool-trent-alexander-arnold-contract-delay\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Facing Surprising Delay In Contract Situation Of \u2018Super Influential\u2019 Leader Amid Calls To Replace Him<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luis Diaz has played on the left wing whilst Mohamed Salah returned from injury on the right against Manchester United. Darwin Nunez has continued to start as the central forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Recent Form and Tactics Ahead of Brighton Game<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool most recently suffered a painful 4-3 loss to Manchester United, resulting in their exit from the FA Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The match in itself appeared as if there was a lack of tactics. It was end-to-end stuff, with both teams having 25+ shots. Some have described the battle as\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thebusbybabe.sbnation.com\/2024\/3\/19\/24105064\/tactical-analysis-manchester-united-live-for-the-chaos\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;pure chaos&#8221;.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Part of the reason for this was Liverpool&#8217;s tired squad: they have played two games a week for the last month during an injury crisis. They were still missing nine players, and many had only returned recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/26\/liverpools-top-five-most-improved-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Unlikely Hero\u2019: Liverpool\u2019s Top Five Most Improved Players This Season<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another reason was that after Harvey Elliott scored in the 105th minute &#8211; Erik ten Hag went very attack-heavy. By the end of the match, United&#8217;s back four was as follows: Antony-Bruno Fernandes-Harry Maguire-Diogo Dalot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Antony performed admirably out of position, but this chaotic formation mixed with some tired legs led to lots of attacks against struggling defences &#8211; especially in extra time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This resulted in a high-risk-high-reward match, and Liverpool were unfortunate to be on the losing side. However, Jurgen Klopp will need to control games better in future big matches as he attempts to win a treble in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/01\/26\/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-exit-confirmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">his final season.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Injuries to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, and Alisson Becker have all been out for over a month.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolfc.com\/news\/liverpools-injury-list-suspensions-and-availability\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Klopp revealed<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: &#8220;From next week I think they will join parts of team training.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stefan Bajcetic &#8220;is now in partial training with the U21s and he will be in full training with the U21s next week.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Konate played 90 minutes for France against Chile, so the defensive\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.empireofthekop.com\/2023\/12\/07\/konate-statistics-sheffield-united-liverpool\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;beast&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will be fit for selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/29\/liverpool-suffer-xabi-alonso-disappointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Now Everything Is Clear\u2019: Liverpool Face Blow In Pursuit Of \u2018World Class\u2019 Jurgen Klopp Successor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When asked about Curtis Jones, Klopp replied: &#8220;I am not sure if he is available [for Sunday], but [he is] in training.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Robertson has not trained after picking up an injury on international duty and may miss this fixture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are both out, potentially until next season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Predicted Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK: Caoimhin Kelleher<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LB: Joe Gomez<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Virgil van Dijk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Ibrahima Konate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RB: Conor Bradley<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM: Dominik Szoboszlai<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DM: Wataru Endo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM: Alexis Mac Allister<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LW: Luis Diaz<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST: Darwin Nunez<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RW: Mohamed Salah<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool host Brighton and Hove Albion on March 31. The fixture takes place at Anfield, with the Seagulls winning two and drawing two in the last four meetings &#8211; though three of those took place at the Amex Stadium. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup. Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Brighton in High Stakes Clash J\u00fcrgen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4784,"featured_media":632193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,3,1831],"tags":[9626],"class_list":["post-637872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-liverpool","category-premier-league","category-starting-line-up","tag-liverpool-predicted-lineup"],"modified_by":"Ricky Carroll, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4784"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=637872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/632193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=637872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=637872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=637872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}