Brighton and Hove Albion return to Premier League action at title chasing Liverpool on Sunday March 31. The Seagulls will look to finish the season strongly, starting at Anfield, following the international break. Roberto De Zerbi’s team are eighth in the Premier League and pushing for European qualification once again, while Liverpool are second and are locked in a three-way battle for the title with Manchester City and Arsenal. One player who is ruled out for Brighton is academy graduate Jack Hinshelwood. “With the injury it’s given me time to reflect on the recent months and what I’ve achieved. I can use this time to think about the good moments and the moments I can improve.”
Here’s the early team news for Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
9. Joel Matip - out
Sidelined with a long-term knee injury Photo: Clive Brunskill
10. Alisson Becker - out
The Liverpool stopped has a thigh issue and is expected to return mid-April Photo: Andrew Powell
11. Stefan Bajcetic Maquieira - out
The talented young midfielder is ruled out with an unspecified injury Photo: Christian Hofer
12. Diogo Jota - out
The Liverpool attacker has a knee issue and needs another week at least Photo: Ryan Pierse