Liverpool vs Brentford Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Match Context

Anfield hosts Liverpool vs Brentford on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Liverpool enter the final league round in 5th place on 59 points, while Brentford sit 9th with 52 points.

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 several doubts: Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Frimpong (Injury) is doubtful. A. Isak (Injury) is doubtful. Key creators D. Szoboszlai (6 goals, 7 assists) and Mohamed Salah (7 goals, 6 assists) are not listed among the absentees and are therefore expected to be available.

Brentford Availability

Brentford have three confirmed absentees. 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 not mentioned in the injury list and should be available to lead the line.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose secondary attacking threat through the sidelined H. Ekitike, but retain primary creators Szoboszlai and Salah. Brentford’s main attacking output remains intact with Thiago available, though the absence of R. Henry may affect their balance and service from the left.