Talented young Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will hope to force his way into the Albion starting XI once more against Liverpool.
Ferguson, 18, has two goals from his last two Premier League matches, having scored as a second half substitute against Arsenal in a 4-2 loss and followed that with a goal on his first top flight start at Everton. Ferguson, who reportedly turned down a move to join Liverpool when he joined Albion from Bohemians in 2021, was also in the starting XI for Albion’s 5-1 FA Cup win at Middlesbrough last Saturday.
It’s been a rapid rise for the youngster who has seized his chance thanks to injuries to experienced attacker Danny Welbeck and Leo Trossard’s falling out with head coach Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian boss has a big call to make ahead of Liverpool as Welbeck is nearing full fitness once more but Trossard – who could soon be on his to Tottenham – is out of the matchday squad. Here’s how Brighton could line-up to face the Reds at the Amex Stadium...
1. Rob Sanchez - GK
Should return between the sticks after Jason Steele kept goal in the FA Cup at Middlesbrough Photo: Steve Bardens
2. Joel Veltman - D
Veltman should get the nod ahead of Lamptey at right back Photo: Bryn Lennon
3. Lewis Dunk - D
The skipper will relish playing the likes of Liverpool Photo: Steve Bardens
4. Adam Webster - D
Returning to full fitness and may just get the nod ahead of young Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill Photo: Ryan Pierse