Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion will face off for the second time this week as they meet in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Reds travelled to the south coast on Wednesday evening for the Carabao Cup fourth round, where they defeated Brighton in a thrilling 3-2 encounter to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Arne Slot will be hoping for a more composed performance from his team this time, as Liverpool aim to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Following a draw with Arsenal last weekend, Liverpool relinquished the top spot, but they could overtake the Cityzens with a victory over the Seagulls this weekend.
Brighton, who had been thriving under Fabian Hurzeler, have hit a rough patch over the past week.
Wednesday’s loss to Liverpool was preceded by a late collapse at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers, where they conceded in the 88th and 93rd minutes to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Speaking ahead of the game, Slot said: “It’s not weird, especially because both teams didn’t start with the team they will start with on Saturday.
“I think for both managers it’s a positive thing because you know even more about the opponent.
“Although, players make the game and it is, of course, a difference if a different player plays.
“The playing style might be the same but the quality of the players make nine out of 10 times the difference.
“That changes the game on Saturday compared to the one on Wednesday.”
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
Subs: Jaros, Gomez, Endo, Diaz, Jones, Robertson, Quansah, Morton, Bradley.
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