Brentford vs Liverpool Preview: Slot to Rotate Salah, Reds Aim to Defeat the Bees

At 3 AM Beijing time on October 26, in the 9th round of the Premier League, Brentford will play host to Liverpool.

The highlights for Brentford vs Liverpool are as follows:

First:Team SituationsAfter 8 rounds in the Premier League, Brentford holds 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses with 10 points, ranking 14th, while Liverpool has 5 wins and 3 losses, accumulating 15 points and placed third. In the last Premier League match, Brentford won 2-0 away against a struggling West Ham United, securing 2 wins in their last 3 games; Liverpool suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Manchester United, marking their fourth consecutive loss across all competitions. In midweek Champions League, Liverpool thrashed Frankfurt 5-1 away, with Salah losing his starting spot, while Wirtz provided 2 assists. Salah missed a great chance by not passing to Wirtz and fired off target.

Second:If Slot Rotates Salah, Reds Will Aim to Overpower the BeesLiverpool’s summer signings were all expensive, proving their quality, but they have yet to fully gel or fit into the tactical system. Salah’s form has dramatically declined this season, a common issue for many veterans after signing big contracts. This season, Salah has been both poor and selfish, often failing to pass to teammates, especially Wirtz. If Slot decides to treat the veteran Salah like any other player, making everyone compete for their place, it will help integrate new signings and build fresh team strength; however, if Salah continues to hold special privileges, Liverpool’s dressing room atmosphere will suffer. Therefore, attention is on Liverpool’s starting lineup. Liverpool’s strength far exceeds Brentford’s, and as long as Salah is not in the starting eleven, Liverpool is favored to comfortably beat the Bees away, securing back-to-back wins in all competitions and dispelling the gloom.

In their last 6 encounters, Brentford has 1 win and 5 losses, clearly at a disadvantage.

Injury and Suspension Updates: Brentford hasMilanov and Højbjerg (doubtful); Liverpool hasAlisson, Isaac, Furlong, Endo, and Leoni.