Liverpool's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield is confirmed to go ahead as scheduled with a 2pm kick-off, despite Merseyside experiencing a third day of Storm Boelo. Victory would lift the Reds above Chelsea into fourth place in the standings.
The Sky Sports-live clash will proceed after the club confirmed the fixture would be played. The conditions are expected to be wet and windy, and if Brighton's matches this season are any indication, the game could be an exciting one.
Team News and Injury Concerns
Liverpool could be without six first-team players this afternoon, including Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley, unless Victor Munoz makes a swift recovery. Head coach Andoni Iraola's options are stretched but still available.
Brighton sit third in the standings with 23 goals scored in seven games. Liverpool are in form themselves, having won seven of their last nine outings in all competitions, though they have not won at home in the Premier League since April.
Match Odds and Club Statement
Bet365 has the match odds at Liverpool 23/20, Draw 14/5, and Brighton 21/10. The club released a statement confirming both the men's and women's fixtures would go ahead, with the women's team facing London City Lionesses in the Barclays Women's Super League at St Helens Stadium, also kicking off at 2pm GMT.
The statement advised supporters to take care when travelling due to the windy weather, plan journeys in advance, and follow guidance from club stewards at both stadiums. Liverpool writers Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and Theo Squires are at Anfield to provide build-up, team news, in-game commentary and post-match reaction.
