Liverpool vs Brentford Preview: Key Absences and Match Impact

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. W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined. G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, there are several key doubts: Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Frimpong (Injury) is doubtful. A. Isak (Injury) is doubtful. H. Ekitike’s absence is a major blow, with 11 goals and 4 assists in league play.

Brentford Availability

Brentford have fewer, but still significant, concerns. F. Carvalho (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Henry (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Milambo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Star striker Thiago, with 22 goals and 1 assist, is available and central to their attacking plans.

Impact Summary

Liverpool’s attacking structure is hit by the loss of double-digit scorer H. Ekitike and the potential absence of A. Isak, increasing the burden on creators like D. Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah. Brentford, by contrast, retain their primary attacking output through Thiago, though the loss of R. Henry may reduce their thrust from the left and slightly limit service into the box.