Liverpool have a huge challenge ahead of them this October with nine games to be played in the space of 29 days, all starting with a game against Brighton & Hove Albion and new boss Roberto de Zerbi.
With the Seagulls enjoying a positive start to the campaign prior to Graham Potter’s move to Chelsea, it will be interesting to see if the new manager’s ever-dreaded potential rebound rears its head at L4.
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With Arsenal looking on course to record their seventh win of the campaign to extend their lead over the Reds by 12 points (with two games in hand) at the time of writing, Jurgen Klopp’s men cannot afford nothing but the lion. part of the loot
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Ahead of Alisson Becker in goal, the former Borussia Dortmund manager has put his faith in a central pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.
Jordan Henderson returns to captain the team following his return from injury with Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara completing the midfield three.
Above, Bobby Firmino beats off competition from Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota to lead the Liverpool line and is supported by Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho on the wings.
You can see the full team news below, courtesy of @LFC:
And the news from the Liverpool team is… LIVE! Jurgen Klopp’s men host Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield after the international break. Thoughts on the selected XI, Reds? ???? #LFC pic.twitter.com/X6ATbG9QxU
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Liverpool’s big problem may already have been resolved after Merson noted the international break advantage.
