Overview
- Liverpool ended a four-match losing run with a 5-1 Champions League win in Frankfurt, featuring five different scorers including Hugo Ekitike.
- Alexander Isak was withdrawn at half-time with a groin issue and is being assessed, with Arne Slot saying he is hoping for the best.
- Jeremie Frimpong sustained a hamstring problem and is expected to be out for a few weeks, while Alisson remains sidelined and Giorgi Mamardashvili stays in goal.
- Mohamed Salah started on the bench and later removed Liverpool references from his X profile, leaving his starting status for the weekend uncertain.
- Liverpool visit Brentford on Saturday at 8 p.m. BST, with Ekitike poised to lead the line if Isak is unavailable and further fitness updates due from Slot on Friday.