Liverpool will face Brighton twice in the space of four days, home and away, after the date for their League Cup clash against the Seagulls was confirmed.
For the fourth season in a row, the Reds will play their fourth-round League Cup tie away from Anfield after progressing with a 5-1 win over West Ham.
The clash against Brighton will take place at the Amex on Wednesday, October 30, with the 7.30pm (GMT) kickoff to be shown live on Sky Sports.
Brighton are the hosts just days before the two clubs meet for the first time in the Premier League this season, with the Seagulls securing their place in the cup with a 3-2 win over Wolves.
Anfield plays host to the league game on Saturday, November 2, with the traditional 3pm kickoff meaning there is a 65-hour turnaround between the end of one game and the start of the next.
Speaking after the draw was made, Arne Slot said: “I would’ve preferred to play at home because in our schedule it’s already so tight and so many games that you would prefer not to travel.
“If I’m correct Brighton is not next door – it’s quite a far away game, but it’s a quality team to face again.”
The League Cup trip is one of seven games in the space of 21 days between the October and November international breaks, with the Reds competing in three competitions once again.
Liverpool’s trip to Brighton in the cup is the last of three away games in succession and precedes a run of three at home, leaving Slot with plenty to juggle.
Liverpool’s fixtures after October international break
- Chelsea (H) – Premier League – Sunday, Oct 20, 4.30pm
- Leipzig (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, Oct 23, 8pm
- Arsenal (A) – Premier League – Sunday, Oct 27, 4.30pm
- Brighton (A) – League Cup – Wednesday, Oct 30, 7.30pm
- Brighton (H) – Premier League – Saturday, Nov 2, 3pm
- Leverkusen (H) – Champions League – Tuesday, Nov 5, 8pm
- Aston Villa (H) – Premier League – Saturday, Nov 9, 8pm
