Premier League leaders Liverpool face a difficult away trip against Brentford as they look to return to winning ways.
The Reds have suffered a minor dip in form after drawing their last two Premier league games against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest as well as losing to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
It could be another tricky game for Arne Slot’s men, with the Bees boasting a strong record at home with seven of their eight Premier League wins this season coming at thr Gtech Community Stadium.
Having also come from two behind to draw with Manchester City in midweek, the Reds know they will have to be at their best.
Check out all the team news for the 3pm kick-off in West London.
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Brentford team news
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 18, 2025
Brentford have made one change from the 2-2 draw with Man City as midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk replaces Mathias Jensen.
Brentford XI: Flekken, Van den Berg, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Roerslev, Janelt, Damsgaard, Mbeumo, Wissa.
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Schade, Jense, Carvalho, Mee, Konak, Maghoma, Ji-Soo.
Liverpool team news
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 18, 2025
Liverpool have made one change from Monday’s 1-1 draw at the City Ground, with Kostas Tsimikas coming in for Andy Robertson at left-back.
Tsimikas provided the assist in that game for Diogo Jota, who has picked up another injury and misses out in a big blow for Slot after his game-changing impact off the bench.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz.
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Quansah, Bradley.
