Liverpool vs Brighton team news: 8 out and 4 doubts amid new injury concern - but major boost

The Reds welcome the Seagulls to Anfield on Saturday - having proven victorious when the two sides met in the Carabao Cup. Arne Slot’s side earned a 3-2 win at the AMEX Stadium, with Cody Gakpo firing a double and Luis Diaz also on target.

Both teams made wholesale changes for the cup tie and are expected to do so again in the Premier League. Liverpool, who sit second, will be wary of the threat that sixth-placed Brighton will pose. Ahead of the clash, here’s the early team news for both clubs.

Liverpool team news

Diogo Jota - out

The striker has missed the past three games with a suspected rib injury. Jota won’t be back until after the next international break.

Federico Chiesa - out

Pulled up in the warm-up before the Seagulls' draw against Wolves and the captain was due to have a scan.

Yankuba Minteh - doubt

The winger, who played under Arne Slot at Feyenoord last season, has missed the past three games with a muscle complaint but could be back.

Ferdi Kadioglu - doubt

The Dutchman was forced off against Liverpool with a foot issue and will have to be assessed ahead of the Anfield encounter.