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Liverpool aim for their second win of the New Year on Saturday when they visit Brentford in the Premier League.
The Reds’ only 2025 victory came last weekend Against Accrington Stanley In the FA Cup, with a loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final sandwiched between disappointing draws with Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. Liverpool’s mini-blip has seen them leave the door ajar for title rivals Arsenal.
They will be hoping to rediscover their best form at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they have struggled in the past. They won 4-1 in west London last season but were convincingly beaten on their first visit to the ground in 2021/22 after a 3-3 draw in the previous campaign. Brentford have a strong home record this term and are not to be underestimated.
Here’s how Liverpool Can line up on weekends.
GK: Alison – The Brazilian has been uncharacteristically exposed by his defense in recent weeks, with just one clean sheet in his last seven outings. Brentford are the division’s top scorers at home, which means they will be busy again this weekend.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Starred in the FA Cup last weekendAlexander-Arnold had a mediocre performance against Forest midweek. The 26-year-old’s defensive shortcomings have been exposed in recent outings and his usually flawless passing radar has been a little fuzzy.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – Connaught has struggled on his return from a month out injured and the Frenchman’s poor form allowed Forest to score their opener on Tuesday. He will have to improve against the lively Yoan Wisa and Brian Mbuyomo.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The Liverpool skipper has been booed by his defensive teammates during recent matches, often singled out by those around him. He barely got a rest last weekend in the FA Cup.
LB: Kostas Simikas – Greek defender Produced an assist with his first touch From the bench against Forest, Diogo delivers a pinpoint corner converted by Jota. Andy Robertson endured another disappointing evening and Simikas should start for Brentford.
DM: Ryan Gravenburch – Gravenburch has made all 20 starts for Liverpool Premier League The matches and last time out at the City ground were usually exciting and combative. Their protection of the back four could prove crucial against Gtech.
DM: Alexis McAllister – McAllister has been in impressive form over the last month, while Liverpool have stumbled slightly. The Reds lean on him for creativity and he should have plenty of room to work with on Saturday.
RW: Mohamed Salah – A rare blank for the relentless Salah midweek, though he did see a late effort clear the line. The Egyptian struggled as Forest sat deep and doubled up on him, but Brentford’s gung-ho approach should play into his hands this time.
AM: Dominic Soboszlai – Szoboszlai has missed a lot in recent games but made his Premier League comeback against Forest. It was a lively performance from the Hungarian, even if he had difficulties carving out a stubborn defensive unit.
LW: Cody Gakpo – Gakpo has scored 12 goals and provided four assists this season and is likely to comfortably better last term’s output. Brentford’s defensive issues and right-back injury problems should encourage the Dutchman.
ST: Luis Diaz – More Injury doubt for Diogo Jota A starting berth should open up for Luis Diaz in the middle.
