| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
BRIGHTON AnkergrenCalderon, Greer, Dunk, Cook LuaLua, Bridcutt, Navarro, Vicente Mackail-Smith, Barnes | LIVERPOOL  Doni Flannagan, Kelly, Coates, Robinson Maxi, Spearing, Gerrard, Bellamy Kuyt, Carroll |
Former Spain international winger Vicente Rodriguez could be in line for his debut following his free transfer from Valencia. The 30 year-old has been struggling for match fitness since his move from La Liga as he did not have much of a pre-season, however, he may be offered the chance to prove his fitness against the Premier League side.
Liverpool look set to make several changes from the weekend defeat to Tottenham with Charlie Adam and Martin Skrtel both missing after picking up red cards at White Hart Lane whilst various key players are likely to be rested.
Martin Kelly could make his return from a hamstring injury picked up in August, and club captain Steven Gerrard may also be involved following his six-month lay-off, but Kenny Dalglish has not confirmed whether he will play from the start or not.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- These two clubs have not met in a competitive match since March 1983 when both were in the old Division One.
- Brighton have only ever beaten Liverpool once, a 1-0 win at Anfield in 1982.
- Matches between Brighton and Liverpool average just under four goals a game at 3.75.
- Vicente has only managed more than 21 league games in a season once since 2003-04.
- Liverpool have lost two of their last eight League Cup matches against lower league opposition.
- Uruguay international Sebastian Coates (pictured right) could make his first start for his new club at the Falmer Stadium.
- Brighton’s last victory over a Premier League side came in this competition, a penalties win over Manchester City in 2008 after drawing 2-2 after extra time.
- Steven Gerrard’s last appearance for Liverpool was the 3-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester United back in March.
Editor's Prediction
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool 
