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Why Klopp opted for Kelleher over Adrian

A few weeks back now, Jamie Carragher analysed what has happened to Liverpool’s defensive line since Virgil van Dijk’s injury on Monday Night Football. There was a belief that without the Dutchman, the Reds would retreat a little. There have been subtle tweaks but these haven’t been anywhere near as drastic as many had...

Tactical Breakdown: Brighton 1-1 Liverpool

Before looking at tactics I think it's important to preface any tactical discussion within the unique circumstances players, managers and clubs find themselves in, especially Liverpool FC. Jürgen Klopp's team is currently in the midst of a season in which their pre-season was disrupted, their transfer plans unexpectedly affected and in which games are being...

Henderson concedes it was “very frustrating” to come away from Brighton game with only a point

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson couldn't hide his disappointment after his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their clash with Brighton on Saturday. Diogo Jota gave The Reds the lead on the hour but a late penalty for an Andy Robertson challenge on Danny Welbeck was converted by Pascal Groβ. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com about...

Injuries and VAR distract from below-par performances

It's hard to believe that Liverpool are on the cusp of the Round of 16 in the Champions League and sitting pretty among the early pace-setters in the Premier League. Saturday's 1-1 draw away to Brighton certainly detracted from what has been a solid start to the season. Yes, it was a draw away at a...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday?

Liverpool travel to the south coast this weekend as they play Brighton in the Premier League in Saturday's early game. The Reds are currently without Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keïta, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Xherdan Shaqiri. Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcântara will face late fitness tests to determine if they are available to...

Brighton vs Liverpool Preview – Reds travel to face low-flying Seagulls this weekend

THE DETAILS Venue – Amex Stadium, Falmer Referee – Stuart Attwell Date & Time – Saturday, November 28th @ 12:30 Current Odds – Brighton 19/4, Draw 16/5, Liverpool 4/7 ________________________________________________________ This season, with the insanely-condensed fixture list and The Reds' more-than-worrying injury list, it feels like Jürgen Klopp is sometimes trying to guide a patched-together vehicle in a Red Bull Soapbox...

Liverpool’s likely lineup to face Brighton tonight

Liverpool travel to face Brighton in the Premier League tonight with the aim of breaking Manchester City's 100-points record haul still firmly in sight. We've had a look at the possible starting eleven for The Reds. Jürgen Klopp's side beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Sunday thanks to late goals from Sadio Mané and Curtis Jones....

Liverpool defender insists he’s fit and ready to play against Brighton on Wednesday

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson says he is over the dead leg injury he picked up against Aston Villa and will be fit to start at Brighton on Wednesday. Robertson suffered a knock late on in the game on Sunday after a clash with Villa's Jack Grealish. He played on until Neco Williams replaced him injury...

Brighton vs Liverpool Preview – Reds hoping for a pleasant summer visit to the beach

THE DETAILS Venue – Amex Stadium, Brighton Referee – Craig Pawson Date & Time – Wednesday, July 8th @ 20:15 Current Odds – Brighton 5/1, Draw 10/3, Liverpool 8/15 ________________________________________________________ Liverpool struggled at Everton in their first game back after the COVID-19 season hiatus. Next up, they took Crystal Palace apart at Anfield. 24 hours later it was confirmed that...

Jurgen Klopp hails substitute as man of the match in last Saturday’s win over Brighton

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was eager to heap praise on The Reds' sub goalkeeper Adrian after his surprise late appearance in Saturday's win against Brighton Adrian was on the bench and not expect to be called into action so late in the game. However, when Liverpool's first-choice 'keeper Alisson received a straight red card for...