Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi does not include forward Richarlison in the squad for the Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, despite the player being available under domestic cup rules. The decision is reported across outlets as part of a broader handling of the striker’s recent availability.

The background highlighted by multiple reports centres on Richarlison’s status following a dispute involving Tottenham. One outlet notes that Richarlison has not been included in Tottenham’s Premier League squad, while still remaining eligible to play in the Carabao Cup. While the news reports agree on the omission for the Liverpool fixture, they present the surrounding context differently, focusing on the disciplinary or registration dispute elements that have affected his recent club selection.