Szoboszlai axed in two changes – Liverpool predicted XI v Brighton
Arne Slot is expected to make two changes to his Liverpool starting line-up against Brighton on Monday.
The Reds have already wrapped up the Premier League title but the Dutchman will be keen to finish the campaign with momentum on their side.
The Anfield outfit gave up a 2-0 lead against Arsenal last time out (11 May) as Mikel Arteta’s side fought back to stun the Merseysiders.
Slot will be keen to get back to winning ways at the AMEX Stadium on 19 May and may decide to field a strong team to get the job done.
Slot to make two changes for Liverpool v Brighton
Alisson Becker is predicted to retain his place between the sticks, the Reds stopper made four saves and 11 recoveries against the Gunners. [Fotmob]
Conor Bradley is expected to feature at right-back for the remainder of the campaign, with Trent Alexander-Arnold departing in the summer.
The Northern Irishman lasted 60 minutes against Arteta’s charges, making six recoveries and winning four of five aerial duels that he attempted, for an 80 per cent success rate in an impressive display.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate might retain their partnership at centre-back, the former made five clearances and completed 90 per cent of his passes in the Anfield clash last time out.
Slot is expected to keep Andy Robertson at left-back after he notched an assist and made eight recoveries in the contest against their title rivals.
Liverpool set for midfield changes
The engine room is where the Dutchman may ring the changes against Fabian Hurzeler’s side, with Alexis Mac Allister expected to return in place of Curtis Jones.
The Liverpudlian completed 87 per cent of his passes and created one change as he replaced the Argentine but the Premier League Player of the Month may come back into a starting berth against his former club.
Ryan Gravenberch was nominated for Player of the Season and he is predicted to partner the former Seagulls star, he failed to create a chance and made three recoveries against the Londoners but has been a vital cog in Slot’s title-winning machine.
Harvey Elliott might replace Dominik Szoboszlai in the number 10 role, despite the Hungarian creating two chances and notching an assist last time out as Slot gives the 22-year-old another chance to impress.
There are no changes predicted in attack, with Mohamed Salah looking to break records from the right-hand side and Cody Gakpo expected to continue his great run of form on the left.
| Record | Held by | Salah | Record |
| Assists in a PL single-season | Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry | 18 | 20 |
| Goal contributions in a PL single-season | Alan Shearer | 46 | 47 |
Luis Diaz is expected to lead the line after he scored the second Reds goal last time out and took five touches in the opposition box in a dangerous display.
Slot will hope that his side can build up momentum again ready to defend their crown, if Fenway Sports Group back him in the market, there is every chance that they can do so.