PREM: Liverpool v Brighton preview

Liverpool v Brighton preview

Jurgen Klopp could name the same starting XI for third game in a row as Liverpool welcome Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The German manager named the same XI in the opening two wins against West Ham and Crystal Palace, and with no new injuries to speak of, could do so again this weekend.

He was coy when asked about the possibility, though, saying: "We will see. That must always be an option and we've had enough sessions.

"I don't think it makes sense to only stick to a team because we won, [although] that's the most important thing. We have quality in the squad and there can be different reasons to change the line-up, so that's possible of course."

Brighton were 3-2 winners against Manchester United last weekend, and manager Chris Hughton is hoping his side can go to Anfield with confidence after the victory.

"An away game at Liverpool, it doesn't come much tougher than that. We certainly need to show a lot of the qualities that we showed in last week's performance," he said.

"Hopefully we'll go there with a little more confidence and less pressure. There isn't anybody that would expect us to win, but we've got to approach the game in a manner that will allow us to get something."

Dejan Lovren could miss out for Liverpool as he continues to recover from injury, with Klopp saying: "I'm pretty sure no chance for the Leicester game (next weekend) and then, hopefully, after the international break, he will be ready to go."

 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a long-term Liverpool absentee.

Lewis Dunk has not trained with Brighton this week after picking up an ankle injury against Man Utd, and is doubtful to feature at Anfield, although boss Hughton has confirmed he should not be out for too long.

Bruno, Jose Izquierdo and Florin Andone also remain sidelined for the Seagulls while Tomer Hemed joined QPR on loan on Thursday.