Liverpool vs Brentford: Match Preview and Lineup

Lineup Announcement

Liverpool’s technical director, Arne Slot, has announced the official lineup to face Brentford in the match held at 6:30 pm today, Sunday, at Anfield, in the second round of the English Premier League for the current season 2024-25.

Liverpool vs Brentford

Liverpool’s lineup was as follows:

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defence line: Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson
• Midfield: Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenburg
• Attack line: Mohamed Salah, Jota, Luis Diaz

Liverpool lineup against Brentford

The Match

The Reds will be backed by home advantage and their fans to claim the three points. Egyptian international Mohamed Salah declared himself the hero of the team’s opening match in the tournament against Ipswich Town, after he created the first goal scored by his Portuguese teammate Diogo Jota, before adding the second goal, proving his strong arrival to lead the Reds to compete for the title that they have lost in the last four seasons.

In contrast, Brentford enters the match buoyed by their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the first round, as they dream of achieving their second win in the history of their meetings with Liverpool, after previously beating them 3-1 in January 2023.

Head-to-Head Records

The Reds managed to beat Brentford in their two Premier League encounters last season, winning the first leg at Anfield 3-0, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scoring two goals.

In the second round match, Liverpool won, with four goals to one, and Mohamed Salah also participated with a goal in the four goals.

Mohamed Salah’s Statistics

Mohamed Salah played 5 matches against his counterpart Brentford, won 3 matches, drew 1 match and lost 1 match, scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist.

Salah has been involved in 127 goals in 127 Premier League appearances for Liverpool at Anfield (92 goals and 35 assists).

The Egyptian was involved in 6 goals against Brentford in the tournament (five goals, one assist).

Conclusion

In conclusion, Liverpool is expected to put on a strong performance against Brentford, led by the impressive Mohamed Salah, who has a strong track record against the Bees. With their home advantage and the backing of their fans, the Reds are likely to come out victorious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the expected kickoff time for the match?

A: The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 pm on Sunday.

Q: Who is Liverpool’s star player in this match?

A: Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian international, is expected to lead the Reds’ attack and create goalscoring opportunities.