Liverpool Face Brighton Without Salah and Alisson as Slot Seeks Premier League Revival
Liverpool will be without star forward Mohamed Salah and goalkeeper Alisson for their Premier League clash against Brighton this weekend, dealing a significant blow to manager Arne Slot's plans. The Reds are looking to reignite their league campaign after a disappointing run of form that has seen them drop crucial points.
Injury Blows for Liverpool Ahead of Key Fixture
Salah has been ruled out until after the international break after picking up a late knock during Liverpool's midweek Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Alisson, who will not join up with the Brazil national team, is also unavailable for the trip to the south coast. Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to deputise in goal for the visitors.
Defender Joe Gomez may return to the squad after being named on the bench following his recovery from injury. For Brighton, winger Kaoru Mitoma is available, and the Seagulls have no new injury concerns ahead of the match.
Liverpool's Inconsistent Form and European Boost
Liverpool's Premier League title defence has been derailed by recent results, including a defeat to Wolves and a draw against Tottenham. These setbacks led to players being booed off the pitch in their last league outing. However, faith was partially restored with a brilliant 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, which overturned a first-leg deficit and secured a quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
Captain Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged the team's frustration with their inconsistency, emphasising the need for improvement in the league. The victory in Europe came at a cost, with Salah's injury adding to Slot's selection headaches.
Brighton's Season and Historical Edge
Brighton, managed by Fabian Hurzeler, have an exactly even record of wins, draws, and losses through 30 Premier League games this season, reflecting their inconsistent form. A victory against Liverpool would move them back into the top half of the table, following their narrow win over Sunderland last weekend.
Historically, Brighton have shown an ability to trouble Liverpool, including a victory over the Reds at the Amex Stadium last season. Despite losing twice to Liverpool this campaign—a 2-0 league defeat and a 3-0 FA Cup reverse—the Seagulls will be confident of causing an upset.
Match Details and Viewing Information
The Premier League clash between Brighton and Liverpool kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday, 21 March 2026. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+, allowing fans to follow all the action from the Amex Stadium.
As both teams prepare for this crucial fixture, Liverpool aim to build on their European success and address their league struggles, while Brighton seek to capitalise on their opponents' injury woes and continue their push up the table.
