Liverpool will be the first team to face a Roberto De Zerbi side in the Premier League as we welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Anfield.
Ahead of the inaugural match for the new boss, the 43-year-old provided his first fitness updates (via the Brighton club’s website): “Adam Lallana trained with the squad and first XI today. I think he can’t start but he feels good. Tariq Lamptey trained yesterday (Thursday) for the first time. He feels good, but I think Lamptey will not be ready to start.
“Enock Mwepu is not available. We are waiting for him because it is a great loss for him. All the others are fine.
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It perhaps comes as no surprise to our fans to see that Adam Lallana is a doubt for the game, after his many unfortunate injury struggles with the Reds during his six-year tenure.
With Tariq Lamptey, the young right-back’s talent is undoubted and his blistering pace could cause Luis Diaz some problems, so we wouldn’t be too upset if the 22-year-old missed the match.
As for Enock Mwepu, the young midfielder has had a solid but brief career in English football and, once again, Jurgen Klopp will be happy to see another man out of the game.
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Many within our stadium hope to wish our former No. 20 a welcome return to Merseyside, as well as possibly keeping an eye on Moises Caicedo, who has been heavily linked in recent months.
However, the main concern will be what we do and the only objective will be to finish the game with three points.
Whether it’s one, two or three players missing for the Italian, we should have enough to secure a win.
Liverpool’s big problem may already have been resolved after Merson noted the international break advantage.
