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Liverpool will host Brentford at Anfield on Saturday evening in a bid to avenge their defeat at the hands of the Bees earlier in the year, which marked a disappointing start to their 2023 campaign. Liverpool managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Fulham in their previous game, while Brentford won 2-1 after falling behind to Nottingham Forest.

Despite the controversial penalty decision against Fulham, Liverpool managed to secure a vital win thanks to goalkeeper Alisson Becker's outstanding performance, which earned him praise from manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool is on a five-game winning streak and is still in the running for Champions League qualification, currently sitting in fifth place with four games remaining in the season.

Liverpool's unbeaten run of seven games has boosted their confidence, but they face a formidable opponent in Brentford, who are determined to secure a European spot. Brentford currently sits in ninth place and has won two of their last eight away Premier League games. However, their impressive 2-1 victory over Manchester City earlier in the season shows that they are capable of causing upsets.

Liverpool has not lost a home game against Brentford since 1937, but the Bees will be looking to repeat their 3-1 victory over the Reds earlier this year. While it may be too late for Liverpool to secure a top-four finish, they are determined to finish the season on a high note. Meanwhile, Brentford still has a chance to qualify for European football and will be looking to upset Liverpool once again.

INJURIES & SUSPENSIONS

Thiago Alcantara, who was seen limping towards the benches ahead of Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, is now set to miss the remainder of the season as he gets ready to undergo surgery on a hip issue, which is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Spanish midfielder.

Joining the list of season-ending injuries for Liverpool are Stefan Bajcetic (adductor) and Calvin Ramsay (knee), while Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino are recovering from muscle issues but are not yet match fit. Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson has been sent for scans on an unspecified problem and may not be available for Saturday's game.

Although Diogo Jota has come off the bench in Liverpool's last two matches despite having a bruised rib, the Portuguese striker did not train fully on Thursday, so Cody Gakpo could replace him in the starting lineup. Also, Andrew Robertson is expected to start in place of Kostas Tsimikas at left-back.

Brentford also have injury concerns for Saturday's game, with captain Pontus Jansson (thigh) and Keane Lewis-Potter (knee) facing a race against time to return before the end of the season. There is no timeline for Christian Norgaard's recovery from a calf issue, but Kristoffer Ajer could potentially make his way back into the team after featuring for the Under-21s last week, although Thomas Strakosha, the second-choice goalkeeper, is unlikely to start.

Frank Onyeka and Josh Dasilva combined for Brentford's winner against Nottingham Forest last weekend, and while Onyeka may not be in the starting lineup, Dasilva, who successfully completed all four of his dribble attempts against Forest, could challenge Mikkel Damsgaard's position.

POSSIBLE LINE-UPS

Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Fabinho, Elliott; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez

Brentford possible starting lineup:
Raya; Hickey, Mee, Pinnock, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Dasilva; Mbeumo, Toney, Schade

EXPERT PREDICTION

Both Liverpool and Brentford narrowly won their previous matches, and with the latter facing fatigue, this upcoming game could be closely contested. However, Liverpool's strength in depth in attack and impressive home form make them favorites to emerge victorious, despite the Bees' inconsistent performances away from home. Nevertheless, the match may not be a spectacle.
 

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