Sat Dec 13 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Salah Returns as Liverpool Seek Resurgence Against Brighton

Liverpool, India – Liverpool will host Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield today, desperately seeking a Premier League victory after a recent slump in form. The Reds have struggled for consistency, managing only one league win (against West Ham) since early November, leaving them eager to turn the tide.

The big news for Liverpool fans is the return of Mohamed Salah to the bench after missing the midweek Champions League victory over Inter Milan due to injury. However, uncertainty surrounds Alexander Isak’s fitness, potentially opening the door for Salah to feature in the starting XI, especially with Cody Gakpo also sidelined due to injury. Joe Gomez is expected to continue at right-back, filling in for the suspended Conor Bradley.

While Liverpool secured a professional 1-0 victory against Inter Milan, their struggles to create chances from open play remain a concern. Arne Slot’s tactical shift to a diamond midfield formation has improved their defensive solidity, but the attacking partnership between Isak and Hugo Ekitike is yet to fully click.

Brighton, currently sitting two spots ahead of Liverpool on goal difference, arrive at Anfield with the ambition to exploit the home side’s fragility. Despite failing to maintain consistent momentum this season, evidenced by their recent 1-1 draw against West Ham, Brighton will see this as an opportunity to secure a crucial win. Having won at Anfield in 2021, they will be hoping to repeat the feat and further compound Liverpool’s woes. The match promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides as they battle for Premier League points.

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