Liverpool vs Brentford Match Preview: May 2026

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, a major blow given his 11 goals and 4 assists. W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined. G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, Alisson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, potentially forcing a change in goal. J. Frimpong (Injury) is doubtful. A. Isak (Injury) is doubtful, which could further stretch Liverpool’s attacking options.

Brentford Availability

Brentford’s issues are lighter but still significant. F. Carvalho (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Henry (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Milambo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Star striker Thiago, with 22 league goals and 1 assist, is not listed among the absentees and is therefore expected to be available.

Impact Summary

Liverpool lose notable attacking output through sidelined forward H. Ekitike and may be further hampered if A. Isak does not recover. Brentford, by contrast, retain the prolific Thiago, preserving the bulk of their attacking threat despite defensive and midfield absences.