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Liverpool vs Brighton Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Dec 13, 2025 5:33 AM ET

After two consecutive games away from home, Liverpool returns to Anfield to host Brighton in the Premier League. Liverpool and Brighton are on the same number of points in the Premier League table and are two positions apart.

Brighton is higher than Liverpool in the league table despite both teams being on 23 points after 15 matches. Brighton is 8th in the league with a record of six wins, five draws, and four losses.

Liverpool is 10th in the league with a record of seven wins, two draws, and six losses.

Brighton's previous match in the league was a 1-1 draw with West Ham United at home. A late goal from Georginio Rutter was the equalizer against West Ham, where Jarrod Bowen opened the score.

Liverpool drew 3-3 with Leeds United last weekend at Elland Road. A brace from Hugo Ekitike and a goal from Dominik Szoboszlai were not enough for the Reds to get a win.

During the week, Liverpool played against Inter Milan in the Champions League. Liverpool defeated Inter 1-0 with a penalty goal from Szoboszlai late in the match.

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool FC celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Where to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton

The Liverpool vs Brighton match will kick off at 10 a.m. ET/ 7 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 3 p.m. local time in Liverpool, England.

The match will be available to watch through a select TV channel and streaming service, but in the UK, it will not be televised live due to the Saturday 3 pm blackout rule.

NBC Sports Network (USA)
Peacock (USA)

Expected Lineups for Liverpool and Brighton

Liverpool

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
Defenders: Milos Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez
Midfielders: Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexi Mac Allister
Forwards: Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai

Injuries: Wataru Endo, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Stefan Bajcetic, and Giovanni Leoni.

Conor Bradley is suspended for getting his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season against Leeds United last weekend.

Brighton

Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Maxim De Cuyper, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Mats Wieffer
Midfielders: Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba, Georginio Rutter
Forwards: Ferdi Kadioglu, Yankuba Minteh, Danny Welbeck

Injuries: Stefanos Tzimas, Solly March, and Adam Webster.

Latest News on Mo Salah For Liverpool vs Brighton Game

Mohamed Salah is part of the Liverpool squad, and he will be available for selection. Arne Slot spoke in a press conference about having a conversation with Salah before the match.

Slot determined that Salah will be part of the sqaud after reports suggest that the two had a positive conversation.

Salah is expected to get minutes against Brighton, but many rumors continue to suggest that it could be his last game as a Liverpool player.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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