Liverpool journey to the Gtech Group Stadium this night to face Brentford at a later time than typical.
The Reds are returning to Premier League motion after ending their dropping streak within the Champions League in midweek.
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Arne Slot’s aspect, who had misplaced 4 video games in a row, thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in Germany to get again on observe.
They’re now aiming to construct on that and discover three factors within the top-flight towards a Brentford aspect that beat West Ham final outing.
It is a essential encounter for Liverpool within the title race, however they have been made to attend on Saturday after the sport was rescheduled…
Why is Brentford vs Liverpool at 8pm?
The Premier League conflict on the Gtech Group Stadium will happen on Saturday, October 25, on the modified time of 8pm.
Initially, the fixture was deliberate for an early begin, with the sport being chosen by TNT Sports activities for TV protection.
Nonetheless, kick-off has been moved again to the late night slot to offer extra time for Liverpool to journey and relaxation.
Usually, groups within the top-flight are given not less than two clear days between fixtures to keep away from gamers being overworked.
Because the Reds performed Frankfurt in Germany on Wednesday, the 8pm begin prevents such a fast turnaround as a 12:30pm kick-off.
The official Premier League rationalization reads: “Brentford v Liverpool moved as a consequence of Liverpool being scheduled to play away within the Champions League the Wednesday earlier than.”
This sport being moved has meant that there can even be no early kick-off on Saturday this weekend.
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Liverpool have misplaced their final three Premier League video games, as many as that they had of their earlier 39 (W27 D9). They final misplaced 4 in a row in February 2021, whereas they final had a 4+ sport dropping streak inside their first 9 video games of a league season in 1993-94.Liverpool have misplaced every of their final 4 Premier League away video games towards London sides – they final misplaced 5 consecutive league visits to the capital between March and November 1970.Brentford have received two of their final three Premier League matches, greater than of their earlier seven mixed (W1 D2 L4). The Bees are searching for consecutive wins for the primary time since April/Might final season beneath Thomas Frank.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Crew information
Brentford have no new issues by way of accidents, as their major stars stay match to characteristic.
Aaron Hickey might return from a knock, however Antoni Milambo goes to be out for the season with an ACL tear.
Josh Dasilva has signed a brand new take care of the Bees, however he’s a good distance from taking part in first-team soccer after being out for 2 years.
As for Liverpool, they have two main harm blows to take care of after Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong’s knocks.
Frimpong seems set to be sidelined with a hamstring situation, whereas Isak felt discomfort in his groin and is contact and go in addition to Ryan Gravenberch.
Goalkeeper Alisson will stay out, together with Giovanni Leoni.
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Although he’s nonetheless ready for his first Premier League purpose for Liverpool, Alexander Isak has scored in all 4 of his appearances towards Brentford. No participant has a greater 100% scoring price towards an opponent within the competitors.Brentford’s Igor Thiago has netted 5 Premier League targets this season, with solely Erling Haaland (11) and Antoine Semenyo (6) scoring extra. Thiago had probably the most pictures (6), pictures heading in the right direction (3), pictures from contained in the field (6) and touches within the opposition field (10) within the Bees’ 2-0 win over West Ham on MD8.Liverpool have misplaced every of their final three Premier League video games because of targets scored within the ultimate 10 minutes of video games, and having equalised in every match. No workforce has ever misplaced 4 in a row because of targets scored within the ultimate 10 minutes, whereas solely Crystal Palace in November 2016 have misplaced 4 in a row having drawn degree every time.
Brentford vs Liverpool: What has been stated?
Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson was delighted to finish the Reds’ four-game dropping run with a 5-1 win in Frankfurt.
Robertson stated post-match: “While you’re on a little bit of a dropping streak, it is essential to attempt to get the win come what could.
“However we received the efficiency as nicely. That was the supervisor’s message earlier than the sport: concentrate on the efficiency, concentrate on doing issues proper, and for those who try this, then the consequence will come.
“Clearly, then falling behind, I assumed the response was actually good by way of not panicking, which lots of groups can do once you’re 4 defeats in a row.
“I assumed the response was nice, get our noses in entrance after which we by no means regarded again.”
