Brighton boss makes honest Mohamed Salah admission ahead of Liverpool clash

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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted Mohamed Salah is one of the few players Liverpool can always rely on and praised the forward’s quality ahead of their Premier League meeting.

De Zerbi acknowledged Salah’s experience and match-winning ability, saying opponents must prepare for his threat even if Liverpool have had mixed results recently.^[1]

The Brighton boss highlighted Salah’s consistency at the highest level and noted that while Liverpool’s form has fluctuated, players of Salah’s calibre remain decisive in big games; De Zerbi stressed Brighton will need tactical discipline to limit Salah’s influence.^[1]

De Zerbi also underlined Brighton’s own strengths and the need to focus on their collective game rather than solely on stopping one star, expressing confidence in his team’s preparation and mentality for the clash at Anfield.^[1]

Finally, De Zerbi spoke respectfully about Liverpool’s squad beyond Salah, acknowledging the club’s quality and experience, and reiterated Brighton’s plan to compete proactively while being mindful of Liverpool’s attacking threats.^[1]