Liverpool vs Brentford: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries
Arne Slot's first competitive game in charge at Anfield.
Liverpool take on Brentford in Premier League action this afternoon looking to make it two wins from two.
The Reds secured a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town to get the Arne Slot era up and running last Saturday with Mohamed Salah scoring and creating the other at Portman Road.
Slot has a relatively fit squad to choose from with Jarell Quansah his only real injury concern.
The 21-year-old was named alongside Virgil van Dijk in the starting XI last week but was hooked at the break with Ibrahima Konate brought onto replace him.
Slot explained post-match it was a tactical decision, feeling his side needed the Frenchman’s physicality having lost too many duels in the first period.
Quansah’s reaction following last week’s game has impressed the Liverpool boss but a knock suffered in training midweek leaves him a doubt for the visit of the Bees.
‘I spoke to him immediately after the game, I spoke to him the day after on Sunday and at the end of that conversation he asked if he could train on the Sunday,’ Slot explained on Friday.
‘Normally he should have done recovery, [but] he wanted to train. Unfortunately, I think it was Tuesday that he picked up a bit of an injury, so he couldn’t train on Wednesday – let’s see if he can train today.’
Diogo Jota is set to keep his place leading the attack after his goal against Ipswich, having been the manager’s first choice option throughout pre-season with Darwin Nunez likely having to wait for his opportunity.
Joe Gomez meanwhile was left out of the squad that travelled to Ipswich with the England international exploring his options amid transfer interest from Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham and Chelsea.
Slot has suggested he will be considered for selection today, confident the defender’s head is ‘in the right place.
Predicted Liverpool XI to face Brentford
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Jota, Diaz
Where to watch Liverpool vs Brentford? Kick-off time and TV channel
Liverpool vs Brentford kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 25 August.
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
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