{
  "id": 16218102,
  "title": "Isak, Wirtz And Barcola To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/isak-wirtz-and-barcola-to-start-4-2-3-1-liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/isak-wirtz-barcola-start-4-192000109.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Anfield for a crucial Premier League match this Sunday. The Reds, who recently earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Villarreal, look to build upon that momentum against their opponents. Andoni Iraola will take charge of his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation, signaling significant potential changes to his starting lineup.\n\nAlexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Bradley Barcola are expected to start for Liverpool in this game. Alisson Becker will be in goal for the Reds, after conceding three goals in their last match. Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil Van Dijk will form the defensive pair in the backline, supported by Ronald Araujo and Milos Kerkez in the left-back position. Joe Gomez will be available as a substitution on the bench for the defensive roles.\n\nIn the midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will operate as holding midfielders, aiming to dominate the center of the pitch and create chances in the final third. Up front, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, and Rio Ngumoha will challenge the Brighton defense, with Trey Nyoni and Cody Gakpo on the bench, ready to make an impact if given the opportunity. Alexander Isak will spearhead the attack, tasked with being a constant threat on the offensive end.",
  "summary": "Liverpool will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds managed to earn a hard-fought 4-3 win over Villarrea...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}