Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler believes back-to-back Premier League games against title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City will show whether his side are ready to “challenge the establishment”.
Albion travel to Anfield on Saturday, just three days after suffering a Carabao Cup fourth-round exit at the hands of Arne Slot’s second-placed Reds.
The Seagulls are then scheduled to host Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions at the Amex Stadium next weekend.
“Now we can prove to ourselves how far we are as a team and how ready we are to really challenge the establishment,” said the German, whose team sit sixth.
“In the end, that’s where we want to go, that’s the ambition from the club.
“That’s our responsibility to show it individually and also as a group if we are ready or not.”
Here’s the latest injury news for Liverpool and Brighton ahead of the Saturday 3pm kick-off..
9. Joao Pedro - doubt
The Brazilian striker is recovering well from an ankle injury and could be included in the matchday squad. Photo: Steve Bardens
10. Diogo Jota - out
The striker is sidelined by an abdominal injury picked up against Chelsea. Photo: Nikki Dyer - LFC
11. Alisson Becker - out
Liverpool’s No 1 suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace Photo: John Powell
12. Federico Chiesa - out
Chiesa is currently out building up his fitness due to an unspecified injury Photo: Andrew Powell