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Liverpool lineup vs Brighton: Henderson in, Jota dropped!

By Neelabhra Roy

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (1st-L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 22, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (1st-L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 22, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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RB- James Milner

With Trent Alexander-Arnold out, the 34-year-old will most likely get the nod at right-back ahead of the young Neco Williams. Milner started in this position against Leicester and had a pretty decent game, grabbing the assist for Liverpool’s third goal.

Of course he won’t have the kind of impact as Trent but with his experience and work-rate, the former England international could well be useful for the Reds on the right flank. However, there’s still the possibility of Williams starting at right-back.

CB- Joel Matip

With both Virgil van DIjk and Joe Gomez out, the Cameroonian’s presence is needed more than ever. He had a good game against Leicester and wasn’t too bad against Atalanta either.

Matip will undoubtedly start against Brighton and will be looking to put in a solid display at the heart of the defense. The 29-year-old has often proven how efficient he is when fit and he’ll be needed to stay at his fittest in the coming months.

CB – Fabinho

The Brazilian came on as a second-half substitute against Atalanta but will certainly start this weekend alongside Matip. Fabinho has given some pretty good performances for Liverpool at centre-back and will be looking to do the same against Brighton.

Along with keeping the opposition attackers at bay, the 27-year-old could also help the team offensively through his long balls from the back.

LB – Andy Robertson

After being benched against Atalanta, the Scottish international will start in his usual left-back position. Robertson has been Liverpool’s best defender this season through his work at the back and his contributions offensively with three assists.

The 26-year-old will be eager to prevent the Brighton attackers from being much of a threat while also trying to grab an assist or two with his crosses.