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Arne Slot also has a dilemma in defence with Conor Bradley suspended for Brighton visit

Mohamed Salah faces an anxious wait over his involvement for Liverpool against Brighton this weekend.

Salah was left out of the Liverpool squad for their Champions League win over Inter Milan in midweek, as a result of his outburst following the 3-3 draw with Leeds.

The forward was an unused substitute at Elland Road but spoke to reporters afterwards and claimed he was being made a scapegoat for the Reds’ poor form this season.

While it has been reported that Salah will play no part against the Seagulls, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has, so far, refused to confirm whether that will be the case or not.

Arne Slot could stick with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike as a strike partnership against Brighton

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Florian Wirtz, who won the penalty in midweek, is pushing for a return to the starting XI. The German could replace Curtis Jones in a diamond midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Slot does have a big decision to make at left-back as the more attack-minded Milos Kerkez may get the nod over Andy Robertson.

Jeremie Frimpong is closing in on a return to action, but is unlikely to be risked from the start after six weeks out which means Joe Gomez should keep his place as Conor Bradley is suspended.

Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo are doubtful after missing the win over Inter.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Isak, Ekitike

Injured: Gakpo, Leoni

Doubts: Chiesa, Frimpong, Endo, Salah

Suspended: Bradley

Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday, December 13, 2025