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Liverpool XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 22). Liverpool XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-xi-vs-brighton-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-b1301988.html

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Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Brighton has uncertainty surrounding the team's lineup due to several absentees in training. French player Barcola was not seen with his teammates and is currently undergoing an individual training program. Additionally, Victor Munoz might miss the game due to a minor knee injury. The article predicts that Iraola will start Ngumoha, Wirtz, and Barcola in wide positions alongside Isak up front, while also noting potential changes to midfield based on player performance.

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As of October 25, 2026, Liverpool is set to face Brighton at Anfield in a Premier League match starting at 2pm GMT. The predicted lineup includes Alisson as goalkeeper and a defensive line of Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, and Kerkez. In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are expected to play alongside each other, with Florian Wirtz replacing Trey Nyoni on the wing due to his recent goal-scoring form. The attacking trio is likely to consist of Rio Ngumoha, Barcola (fitness uncertain), and Alexander Isak.

Key injuries include Dominik Szoboszlai out with a hamstring issue and Jeremie Frimpong expected to miss about a month with muscle strain. Additionally, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley are also sidelined. Victor Munoz is listed as doubtful due to a minor knee injury sustained in the previous match against Brentford.

The article highlights Andoni Iraola's upcoming pre-match press conference where he will update Barcola's fitness status before the game. With Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo performing well, Iraola faces some selection challenges, particularly in the wide areas of the field.

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The Frenchman was among four Liverpool senior players not spotted in a training session that was open to Sky Sports on Thursday, though it has been reported that he was taking part in an individual programme away from his team-mates. asserted

he → spot → mates

Barcola has been an ever-present for Liverpool in the league since signing from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and an update on his fitness will be provided by Andoni Iraola in the pre-match news conference on Friday. asserted

update → sign → Friday

However, with Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo impressing in midweek, Iraola does have a selection dilemma on his hands in the wide areas, but Alexander Isak for Lewis Koumas up front should be a straightforward decision. asserted

Isak → impress → front

Victor Munoz is a doubt after sustaining a minor knee injury in last weekend’s comeback win over Brentford. asserted

Munoz → sustain → Brentford

That forced the winger to miss out on Tuesday night and it remains to be seen if he’s fit enough for a return as the Reds welcome Brighton to Anfield on Sunday afternoon for their second of four home matches in a row across three different competitions. asserted

Reds → force → competitions

Having already beaten Villarreal in the Champions League, Liverpool host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup next Wednesday night before facing reigning Premier League champions Arsenal at the start of November. asserted

Liverpool → beat → November

Iraola can also hand a recall to Florian Wirtz after he scored as a substitute in midweek, most likely for Trey Nyoni in a change that would see Ryan Gravenberch drop back into a more natural central midfield role alongside Alexis Mac Allister. Dominik Szoboszlai is likely to sit out the Brighton game with a hamstring injury and Jeremie Frimpong’s muscle issue is set to keep him out for around a month, thus joining Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley on the sidelines. Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak Read More Injured: Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Ekitike, Leoni, Bradley Doubts: Barcola, Munoz Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday, October 25, 2026 How to watch: Sky Sports Venue: Anfield asserted

issue → hand → Sunday

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