Overview
- Liverpool fell 2-1 at Brighton for their 10th Premier League defeat, their most in a season since 2015-16.
- The setback came three days after a 4-0 Champions League win over Galatasaray, underscoring the team’s fluctuating form.
- Virgil van Dijk said the pattern has happened “too many times” and insisted there is “no chance of success” if it continues.
- Key absences included Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker, and Hugo Ekitike went off early with a dead leg, which Van Dijk said disrupted runs in behind and altered the team’s shape.
- With an international break now, Van Dijk urged players to return fitter for a congested run that resumes quickly, as Aston Villa can move four points clear of Liverpool in the Champions League race with a win.