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Liverpool vs Brentford – Premier League Preview

The 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off with the Reds travelling to Premier League newboys Ipswich Town, which brought about a deserved 0-2 away win. The second-half performance in that game was an outstanding showpiece for what could become under the new Anfield Head Coach, Arne Slot. Brentford started their own campaign with a superb 2-1 win over Crystal Palace and will be hoping to continue their good form. The stage is set for a Super Sunday, as the final Premier League game of the weekend.

Brentford Availability

In terms of availability, Joshua Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, and Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues are all ruled out. Thomas Frank hopes to see a positive contribution from Fábio Carvalho, who is expected to make an appearance on the bench against his former employers. Ivan Toney remains on the outside looking in as a player who is destined to leave the West London club this summer. A muted move for the red’s impressive young defender, Sepp van den Berg, will not be completed in time for him to appear against his potential former club if he is to arrive as Brentford’s next new signing.

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A predicted line up for the away team is listed below, in a 4-3-3 formation, one that will look to counter attack behind a wall of determination.

GK – Mark Flekken

RB – Mads Roerslev

RCB – Nathan Collins

LCB – Ethan Pinnock

LB – Kristoffer Ajer

RCM – Christian Nørgaard

CDM – Vitaly Janelt

LCM – Mathias Jensen

RM – Bryan Mbeumo

CF – Yoane Wissa

LM – Kevin Schade

Liverpool Availability

In terms of injures, there appears to be a continuing clean bill of health for the new coaching team, therefore, competition for places will be as tough for match week two as it was for the first. Jarell Quansah did not train on Tuesday or Wednesday; however, they will be fit to take a place in the match day squad.

Below is the team I believe the Dutch boss, Arne Slot, will start for his first-ever competitive game at Anfield. A 4-2-3-1 system of play is now in place, with a double pivot incorporated in the central midfield area. I fully expect the same middle and attacking group to be utilised, with only Ibrahima Konaté coming into the back line as a solitary alteration. Jarell Quansah will be the one player to drop out of the side, whereas Andy Robertson faces mild uncertainty over his own starting position.

GK – Alisson Becker

RB – Trent Alexander Arnold

RCB – Ibrahima Konaté

LCB – Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB – Andy Robertson

CM – Ryan Gravenberch

CM – Alexis Mac Allister

ACM – Dominik Szoboszlai

RF – Mohamed Salah

CF – Diogo Jota

LF – Luis Díaz

How Will This Contest Play Out

Liverpool will overpower and outscore the visitors, as the new regime continues to build an exciting pathway to success. Both Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah will offer a clinical edge, whereas Dominik Szoboszlai is threatening to emerge as a true goal threat from midfield. Bryan Mbeumo will once again offer the biggest away threat, with his direct nature and goal scoring acumen requiring special attention from their illustrious hosts.

Ultimately, a home win is expected and should be delivered by some brilliance in play.

Player to Watch:  Dominik Szoboszlai

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction: Liverpool 3 – 1 Brentford

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