Liverpool name strong team for Brighton as Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa both start
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Liverpool Name Strong Team for Brighton as Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa Both Start
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has named a powerful starting lineup for their FA Cup fourth round clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield, featuring Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa from the outset as the Reds aim to progress in their quest for silverware.[1][5]
The match, kicking off at 8pm local time, sees Liverpool hosting Brighton after both teams advanced from the third round—Liverpool with a convincing 4-1 win over Barnsley, where goals came from Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike, while Brighton overcame Manchester United.[1][2][6] With Liverpool's Premier League title defense faltering amid inconsistency (two wins, one draw, two defeats recently), the FA Cup and Champions League represent their remaining trophy opportunities this season.[1]
Confirmed Liverpool XI
Slot opted for a strong side: **Alisson; Szoboszlai, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Jones, Wirtz; Salah, Chiesa, Gakpo**. Key returns include Szoboszlai from suspension and Giorgi Mamardashvili potentially as cup keeper in some predictions, though Alisson starts here. Injuries plague the right-back position, with Wataru Endo sidelined by a suspected season-ending foot issue, joining Conor Bradley and Jeremy Frimpong. Rotation hints included youngsters like Rio Ngumoha, but the lineup emphasizes experience.[1][5]
Brighton Team News
Brighton field: **Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Boscagli, De Cuyper; Milner, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck**. James Milner could earn a rare start against his former club. Returns like Mats Wieffer boost them, but absences include Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster, Solly March, and Yasin Ayari.[1]
Recent head-to-heads show mixed results: Liverpool won 2-0 at home in December 2025 Premier League, but lost 3-2 away in May 2025.[4] Viewers can watch on ESPN (USA), TNT Sports 1 (UK), and streaming via fuboTV or discovery+.[2] This tie promises intensity as both sides chase cup glory.
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