On August 25th, at 23:30 GMT, Liverpool will host Brentford in the second round of the Premier League. The Reds, playing at home, are aiming for three points, while Brentford will face a challenging task to escape with a result.
In the first round, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory away to Ipswich, while Brentford managed a 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace. Both teams started the season with a positive win.
The summer transfer window is nearing its closure, and Liverpool have yet to strengthen their squad through new signings. This has raised concerns among fans about the Reds’ prospects. In terms of key departures, Liverpool sold Carvalho to Brentford for €23.4 million and Van den Bergh to Brentford for €23.6 million. However, both players were loaned out by Liverpool last season, so their departures won’t significantly impact the team’s strength.
This match marks Jurgen Klopp’s successor’s Premier League debut at Anfield, making it a highly anticipated affair. Notably, both Klopp and Liverpool legend Michael Owen have publicly expressed their support for the new manager. The opening-day win has alleviated some pressure, but Liverpool’s favorable early season schedule demands a strong performance to avoid falling behind Manchester City and Arsenal, the two leading contenders for the title, who both secured wins in their first two matches.
Brentford has been quite active in the summer transfer window. Their key acquisitions include Thiago for €33 million, Carvalho for €23.4 million, and Van den Bergh for €23.6 million. Their notable departure is goalkeeper Raya, who was loaned to Arsenal last season and was bought by the Gunners for €31.9 million. Brentford, not considered a traditional powerhouse in the Premier League, finished 16th last season and are aiming for improved results this time around.
For this match, Liverpool has a full squad available. Brentford will be without Joshua, Hickey, and Igor Thiago due to injuries.
In their head-to-head history, Liverpool holds a dominant advantage with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. When playing at Anfield, Liverpool has won all 6 encounters against Brentford.
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