Liverpool vs Brentford: Premier League Match Preview

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 fitness doubts: Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Frimpong (Injury) is doubtful. A. Isak (Injury) is doubtful. The absence of H. Ekitike, with 11 goals and 4 assists, is a major blow to Liverpool’s attacking options.

Brentford Availability

Brentford’s issues are more limited but still notable. F. Carvalho (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Henry (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Milambo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Their leading scorer Thiago, who has 22 goals and 1 assist, is available and central to their attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose a key source of goals in Ekitike, while Brentford retain the prolific Thiago. With Liverpool having scored 62 league goals to Brentford’s 54, the home side still carry significant attacking depth despite their injuries.