Liverpool vs Brentford Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Match Context

Liverpool host Brentford at Anfield on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Liverpool sit 5th on 59 points with a goal difference of 10, while Brentford are 9th on 52 points with a goal difference of 3.

Liverpool Availability

Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list. S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined. H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 goals and 4 assists. W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined. G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, there are key fitness doubts: Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Frimpong (Injury) is doubtful. A. Isak (Injury) is doubtful. No suspensions are reported for Liverpool.

Brentford Availability

Brentford’s issues are lighter but still notable. F. Carvalho (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Henry (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Milambo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. There are no listed suspensions or doubtful players for Brentford, and leading scorer Thiago (22 goals, 1 assist) is available.

Impact Summary

Liverpool’s attacking output is hit by the loss of H. Ekitike, one of their primary goal threats, increasing the burden on creators like D. Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and C. Gakpo. Brentford retain their main attacking spearhead Thiago, preserving most of their 54-goal league output despite the absences in other areas.