Liverpool head into their League Cup tie against Brighton tonight with some notable injury concerns but also some potential squad rotations. Manager Arne Slot, whose team can reach the League Cup quarter-finals for the 26th time, has injury absences affecting his lineup options, with Diogo Jota (rib), Alisson (hamstring), Harvey Elliott (foot), and Federico Chiesa (fitness) all sidelined. Slot remains hopeful about Conor Bradley’s potential return, though it’s likely he’ll be used as a substitute.
To manage player workloads amid recent intense matches, Slot has hinted at rotations, likely giving Wataru Endo, Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez, and Tyler Morton starting roles. Cody Gakpo could start as a No. 9 due to the lack of forward options, while Quansah and Gomez may come in to provide some defensive support and rest first-team regulars.
**Expected Liverpool Squad vs. Brighton:**
– **Goalkeepers:** Kelleher, Jaros, Davies
– **Defenders:** Van Dijk, Konate, Quansah, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Bradley, Robertson, Tsimikas
– **Midfielders:** Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Morton, Nyoni
– **Forwards:** Salah, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo
This lineup balances necessary rotations with Liverpool’s push to advance further in the competition.
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