Liverpool Star Praised for Performance vs BrightonLiverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday was efficient rather than spectacular, yet it still provided a useful snapshot of where Arne Slot’s

Liverpool ended their three-game winless run at Anfield as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 courtesy of Hugo Ekitiké’s brace. Mohamed Salah re-entered the Liverpool squad after being excluded from the victory against Inter following his extraordinary outburst, but the Egyptian was only named on the bench by Arne Slot.

Bez: Fabian Hurzeler is truly a decent and likeable chap, but his starting selections are often our undoing, and this time he thought strikers didn't need to be on the pitch until the 82nd minute. Something feels wrong and needs changing.

Hugo Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. Mohamed Salah also made an impact after coming off the bench to replace the injured Joe Gomez. The Egypt international,

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gómez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

It really does look like he has got it all. He is incredibly fast, skilful and can finish. He also stands at 6ft 3in, meaning he is a threat in the air, too. Ekitike's first goal was a brilliant touch and volley after the ball broke to him in the box, while his second was a clinical header.

Liverpool returns to Anfield on Saturday for an early match with Brighton & Hove Albion in a fight for position in the middle of the English Premier League pack.

“We showed that we are absolutely united and we go forward as one,” the Liverpool captain told reporters on Saturday, after back-to-back wins against Inter and Brighton & Hove Albion in the space of five days helped lift the mood around the reigning Premier League champions.

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