Arne Slot‘s skill to rotate is hindered by accidents all through his squad, however Liverpool nonetheless have the potential for a number of modifications of their League Cup conflict at Brighton.
The Reds can progress to the League Cup quarter-final for the twenty sixth time of their historical past in the event that they overcome the Seagulls later this night.
It’s a fast turnaround for Liverpool following their 2-2 draw at Arsenal over the weekend, whereas Brighton had been afforded an additional day of relaxation after their 2-2 draw in opposition to Wolves.
Slot made 10 modifications to his beginning lineup the final time his aspect performed on this competitors, however he has extra accidents to consider on this event.
Right here is who Slot shall be with out for the 7.30pm (UK) kickoff:
Slot didn’t report any new damage points on the eve of the conflict, a lot to our aid, and as a substitute supplied hope that Conor Bradley can be again in rivalry after lacking the final three video games.
“Conor is coaching with us once more so he might possibly be within the squad,” he defined, which means a job off the bench is the likeliest eventuality.
We obtained an anticipated timeline for Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott and it was not what we needed to listen to, with the pair becoming a member of Alisson as returnees after the November worldwide break.
Federico Chiesa, nonetheless, is one other story. The Italian continues to be battling to maintain match when returning to coaching and it means Slot doesn’t “wish to put days or even weeks” on a potential timeline.
Though Slot’s skill to make sweeping modifications are considerably restricted, rotation nonetheless has to come back into play and he all however confirmed that Wataru Endo will earn a uncommon begin.
Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton may also be in line for invaluable minutes to afford common first-team gamers some relaxation after an intense couple of weeks.
We might even see Cody Gakpo deployed within the No. 9 function from the beginning after the Liverpool boss conceded he was with out two of his “most sensible” choices.
Liverpool’s anticipated squad vs. Brighton
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Quansah, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Bradley, Robertson, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Morton, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo
