Rio Ngumoha out as Mohamed Salah replacement named: Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Brighton
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Arne Slot will have to find a way to replace Mohamed Salah when his Liverpool squad make the trip down to Brighton this weekend.Paul Merson doesn’t believe that Ngumoha will feature in the XI at the Amex, even with Salah out injured.Fans will probably be furious with this, given the 17-year-old has created so many chances for Liverpool in such a short period of time over the last couple of weeks, but Rousing The Kop also expect him to miss out and Florian Wirtz to instead replace the Egyptian. Arne Slot’s expected front three without Salah, what changes would you make? 🔄 No room for Rio again!
Salah is ruled out vs Brighton and Frimpong is a doubt. Looks like Gakpo will return…Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV Media Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Brighton includes Cody GakpoStarting in the frontline, we know Slot doesn’t have any real centre-forward options other than Hugo Ekitike right now.Ekitike received high praise from Thierry Henry when he scored his 17th goal of the season in midweek, and he’s expected to lead the line on March 21.Either side of the Frenchman is where Liverpool fans probably won’t be happy.With Salah out, it seems clear that even though it’s probably not in the best interests of the team, Gakpo will return on the left.Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez are also not expected to start on Saturday, meaning Wirtz will probably be used off the right instead.That does leave a bit of a problem in the 10 role, though, as if Dominik Szoboszlai is once again filling in at right-back, Curtis Jones will probably be given a rare start.Jones has been questioned by fans this season amid a run of mixed displays, but with so few midfield options available, it means he will likely get the nod against Brighton.Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister then have to start at the base, as there are no other senior options available.At the back, we expected Szoboszlai to feature, and the remainder of the defence to stay as is.Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV MediaIt would be nice to see Ngumoha or another youngster like Kieran Morrison given more minutes in the game, but that seems pretty unlikely given how much Gakpo plays.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox