The Amex Stadium will host a battle of two teams chasing the European spots on Saturday.
Liverpool will be looking to respond to their disastrous performance last time out in the Premier League, in which they fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford.
Brighton on the other hand are in fine form, having thrashed Middlesbrough 5-1 in the FA Cup last weekend and leaving Merseyside with three points in their last league outing after putting four past Everton at Goodison Park.
It's seventh versus eighth as the Reds side have one more point than Brighton, with this affair set to be an exciting one.
The departure of Graham Potter and last season's star-player Marc Cucurella left many wondering where Brighton would be this season. However, under Roberto De Zerbi, Albion have thrived, with their squad buying into the Italian's philosophy.
They look like real challengers for a place in Europe this season, with shrewd transfer business and investment in youth creating a versatile, exciting side who play attractive football.
The Seagulls have impressed this campaign, comfortably beating sides such as Chelsea and Leicester, whilst holding Liverpool to an exhilirating 3-3 draw in the reverse fixture.
It has not been all smiles this campaign for the visitors as Jurgen Klopp's side face an uphill battle for a place in next year's Champions League.
The Reds have slipped to many surprise defeats this season, having lost 2-1 at home to Leeds United and 1-0 away at Nottingham Forest prior to the commencement of the World Cup.
The main problem for the Merseyside outfit has been inconsistency, with Liverpool unable to go on an extended run of wins this season. Contrasting results have been a problem too, with a 9-0 destruction of AFC Bournemouth coming straight after picking up two points from a possible nine in their trio of games before.
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Team News
The hosts have no fresh injury concerns, however, Trossard will miss the clash after his desire to leave the club was confirmed.
Jakub Moder is out of the tie with a cruciate ligament rupture sustained in April, while Danny Welbeck is still recovering from injury.
Virgil Van Dijk (hamstring) will definitely miss the fixture as he recovers from an injury picked up against Brentford.
Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino will also not feature as the two have been ruled out by Klopp.
Luis Diaz will also miss the contest, and a ‘minor issue’ has kept Darwin Nunez out of training, meaning he could miss the trip to the south coast.
James Milner and Stefan Bajcetic should return to the squad.
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Likely Line-ups
Brighton:
(4-2-3-1) Sanchez, Estupinan, Colwill, Dunk, Veltman, Caicedo, McAllister, Mitoma, Sarmiento, March, Ferguson.
Liverpool:
(4-3-3) Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Matip, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson, Salah, , Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gakpo.
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Key Players
Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
Kaoru Mitoma has been a revelation for Brighton. After rejecting a professional contract due to prioritising university earlier in his career, the 25-year-old has been excellent for De Zerbi’s side, and has forced Leandro Trossard out of the starting eleven.
Whilst studying at university, the winger did his thesis on dribbling, and worked out the most successful ways of beating his man; and its clear to see his hard work has shaped him into the player he is today.
A tricky winger that can finish is bound to scare any defender, and the Japan international will be hopeful of wounding Liverpool's injury-effected backline.
He has scored three and assisted one this season in twelve appearances, but his overall impressive performances in a blue and white shirt and for Japan at the World Cup have evidenced that the Seagulls have one of the Premier League's rising stars on their books.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Possessing both pace and precision, the Egyptian King is deadly in front of goal and is a real threat to any side.
Despite not hitting the incredible heights that the forward is capable of this season, Salah has put the ball in the back of the net seven times in 17 Premier League appearances so far this campaign, setting up his teammates four times in the process.
Since joining the Reds in 2017, the 30-year-old has scored 125 goals in the top flight, and has established himself as one of the world's best.
He will be hopeful of adding to his tally on the South coast, but faces a resolute defence who will have been revising for their face-off with Salah.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
This Premier League clash will be hosted by Brighton and Hove Albion, at the AMEX Stadium on 14th January 2023.
What time is kick-off?
The match will kick-off at 3PM GMT on Saturday.
How can I watch?
The tie is not being shown on UK television.
Live commentary is available on both the Brighton and Liverpool official apps.
Both clubs will also be providing live updates on their social media pages.