Liverpool come into this contest having won just one of their last four games – and that against League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup.
It is not yet a wobble but anything other than a win at Brentford would offer the chance for the chasing pack to make up further ground on Arne Slot’s side.
The Bees will offer a stiff test having hit back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in midweek.
Thomas Frank’s men are 10th but a good run of form will propel them back into the race for a European place.
