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Liverpool XI vs Brentford: Alexander Isak injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news today
Record signing a doubt for trip to west London with Jeremie Frimpong also now sidelined
Alexander Isak was forced off as Liverpool thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League
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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is a doubt to face Brentford tonight.
The British record signing recently started a game for the second time in four days against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, having built up his fitness gradually after completing a blockbuster £125million move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day.
Isak played alongside fellow summer striker signing Hugo Ekitike for the first time in Wednesday’s 5-1 rout at Deutsche Bank Park, but was withdrawn at half-time.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot subsequently revealed that the Swedish international had suffered a groin injury as he “hoped for the best” and again bemoaned the fact that he had not had a proper pre-season and was not playing for Newcastle before moving to Anfield.
The Dutchman provided a further update on Isak’s fitness when he addressed the media on Friday ahead of Saturday night’s trip to Brentford, with the 26-year-old “a question mark” to feature in west London.
“Alex, not too bad. Question mark for the weekend, so let’s see where he is,” Slot said.
If Isak is unable to play, then Ekitike will surely lead the attack at the Gtech Community Stadium as Liverpool seek to rebuild some momentum after their big win in Frankfurt halted a damaging run of four successive losses across all competitions, with the out-of-form Mohamed Salah vying to return after being dropped to the bench in midweek and playing only 16 minutes as a substitute.

Hugo Ekitike is ready to lead the line for Liverpool in west London
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Slot is also hoping that Ryan Gravenberch can feature on Saturday after missing the trip to Germany altogether with an ankle injury that forced him off in the second half of last weekend’s shock 2-1 home defeat by Manchester United.
“He didn’t travel with us [to Frankfurt], so today we are in again,” Slot said on his compatriot. “Yesterday we were in as well but we had a day to travel. Let’s see where he is today.”
Gravenberch’s regular midfield partner Alexis Mac Allister played the majority of the United game sporting protective headgear after an early blow, but featured off the bench without it in Frankfurt and should come back into Slot’s starting XI on Saturday night, possibly partnered by Curtis Jones or a deeper Dominik Szoboszlai, if Gravenberch isn’t ready.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue to deputise in goal in the absence of Alisson Becker, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
“Alisson is not in the squad tomorrow,” Slot said. “That’s also going to take a little bit longer.”
Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out for a number of weeks after hobbling off with his own hamstring issue in Frankfurt, meaning Conor Bradley should start at right-back, while Andy Robertson could make it back-to-back appearances on the left amid Milos Kerkez’s struggles.
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“Jeremie is not in a good place,” Slot said. “What I mean with that is he is definitely not going to play tomorrow or next week. [A] hamstring injury so that’s going to take a while.”
Sidelined: Jeremie Frimpong will miss a number of weeks for Liverpool with a hamstring injury
Wataru Endo returned from a knock on Wednesday to take a seat on the bench, with Giovanni Leoni the only other known absentee for Liverpool at present as he recovers from surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
£116m arrival Florian Wirtz will hope to keep his place in the team and spark his quiet Liverpool career so far into life.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike
Injured: Frimpong, Alisson, Leoni
Doubts: Isak, Gravenberch
Time and date: 8pm BST today, Saturday October 25, 2025
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
How to watch: TNT Sports
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Luis Diaz comfortably eclipses top Liverpool forwards’ goal contributions — he’s in double digits
Luis Diaz comfortably eclipses top Liverpool forwards’ goal contributions — he’s in double digits
They let him go this summer.
Luis Diaz has more goal contributions than Liverpool forwards this season / Collage: Tribuna.com, Images: Getty
Luis Diaz’s electric start at Bayern Munich has put him well clear of his former Liverpool teammates, with the winger recording twice as many goal contributions as any player at Anfield this season.
Since joining Bayern in the summer, Diaz has hit immediate top form, tallying 16 goal contributions across competitions.
His output has dwarfed that of Liverpool’s current forwards, with Mohamed Salah on eight, and Hugo Ekitike plus Cody Gakpo each producing seven.
Liverpool have coped following Diaz’s departure, but the numbers underline the scale of the talent they allowed to leave.
At Bayern, the Colombian has quickly become a focal point for Vincent Kompany’s attack, delivering goals, assists and constant threat from the wing.
For Liverpool, the comparison highlights both the redistribution of attacking responsibility and the need for others to raise their output. For Bayern, Diaz already looks like one of the signings of the season.
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Update Rio Ngumoha shows his class for England during the international break: Stunning goal and assist
Update Rio Ngumoha shows his class for England during the international break: Stunning goal and assist
Rio Ngumoha shows his class for England during the international break: Stunning goal and assist
He makes it look easy
Rio Ngumoha continues to impress for the England youth setup. His latest performances prove just how much talent he has — whether he’s creating or scoring.
In the latest match vs Latvia, Rio managed to socre a stunner leaving the goalkeeper no chances.
Earlier, in the 2–0 win over Lithuania, Ngumoha put on a masterclass. He picked up the ball on the left, beat three defenders with quick feet and strength, then delivered a pinpoint cross to Shumaira Mheuka, who tapped it in.
It was a brilliant assist that showed just how dangerous he can be.
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Jarrod Bowen has reportedly emerged as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool West Ham, however, will only consider a MASSIVE offer for their star winger. Bowen’s future is well secured — he’s under contract until 2030 after signing a
How Jarrod Bowen feels about Tottenham transfer links as West Ham flirt with relegation
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping a close eye on one of West Ham’s key men, as fresh details emerge about Jarrod Bowen’s stance following growing speculation around his future.
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are rivals, but both clubs put their differences aside in the summer as they did business for the first time since 2011.
Spurs appear to have benefited the most from that agreement, as they currently sit fifth in the Premier League table with Mohammed Kudus impressing, while West Ham are struggling at the other end in 18th place.
Tottenham are pushing to secure Champions League football once more this season and are also looking to poach another of West Ham’s talisman, Jarrod Bowen.

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Tottenham interest grows as Jarrod Bowen stance revealed
Spurs’ interest in Bowen is no surprise, with reports in recent weeks linking the Lilywhites with a potential move for the Englishman.
Bowen has been one of the few bright sparks for West Ham this season, and it would be a major blow for the Hammers if they were to lose him.
According to Football Insider, Tottenham are not alone in their pursuit, as Liverpool are also keen, with Arne Slot’s side said to be seeking more attacking depth following the departure of Luis Diaz.
However, the same report adds that Bowen remains fully committed to West Ham despite the interest from elsewhere.
Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke highlighted Bowen’s importance to the Hammers, explaining that he is virtually untouchable within the current squad.
“He is probably the one and only untouchable player in that squad right now. I think most other players that are in that squad would be for sale at the right price as well, but Bowen is the heartbeat of that West Ham team.
“They need to keep him and Jarrod will be looking to build his team around him. He is on a long-term contract until 2030, so it is not like West Ham are under any real pressure to sell Jarrod Bowen as well.
“But no surprise that clubs will be looking at him. Tottenham, Liverpool because even in that struggling side, he still scores goals and he is a proven Premier League player.”
West Ham stance on a Bowen transfer
Reports from a few days ago also revealed West Ham’s stance regarding interest in Bowen.
It is understood that the Hammers are aware of Spurs’ growing admiration for the winger, and while it has been suggested that almost every player in their squad could be sold for the right price, Bowen is not one of them.
Bowen has been in immense form for West Ham, and it appears that not even the lure of Champions League football would be enough to convince him to leave the London Stadium at this stage
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