Klopp dejected, the big problem he will have to solve before facing Brighton

The Reds will once again defend their FA Cup crown, this time on the Coast against Brighton who, paradoxically, start as favourites.

28/01/2023, 03:45 PM +00:00

This weekend will come a new challenge on the road for the Reds, because with the terrible moment they are going through, some bookmakers put as favourites Brighton Hove Albion, this in the duel corresponding to the 1/16 Final of the FA Cup to be held at the Falmer Stadium, and this is not for less, because Klopp comes to the Coast with a real hospital, confirming seven injured players.

The Reds will go to the Coast looking to defend their title, a situation that puts Klopp's back against the wall, as the fans would not forgive another failure in the season. A few weeks ago The Pool said goodbye to the EFL Cup, and before that, to the Premier League, where for the first time in years, they are not competing for the title, sailing now in the mediocrity of mid-table in the League.

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In all this, things look bad for The Pool, as Fabio Carvalho is still absent due to a knock while Arthur Melo remains at least a fortnight away from full training. The German coach also confirmed Roberto Firmino, Virgil van Dijk, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz all remain out injured and some way off a return. A tough lot for Klopp to cope with if he is to field a side that can succeed at Brighton.

They were recently joined by Nat Phillips is a major doubt for Sunday due to illness although James Milner should be fit after his own bout during the week. Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi, meanwhile, took this as irrelevant in his pre-match press conference, as he does not rule out Liverpool playing a big game on Sunday despite these absentees.

Liverpool will have seven absentees

It is then that hopes are pinned on Cody Gakpo, the young Dutch player who arrived with a big name at Anfield and is not proving his quality so far, now having a great chance against Brighton. Another secret weapon for Klopp could be the Spaniard Stefan Bajcetic, who is enjoying a great moment, as he has been taken into account in the last two duels between the Pool.