Brentford boss Thomas Frank sends warning to Liverpool ahead of Premier League showdown

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank is ready for the «huge challenge» of playing against Liverpool. The Premier League leaders are in the capital for Saturday's 12.30pm kick-off at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Jurgen Klopp's team bounced back from a defeat against Arsenal with a 3-1 win over Burnley last weekend — their fifth victory in the last six league games. However, Frank believes Brentford can put up a strong performance, building on their win against Wolves.

«We are facing the top-of-the-league team, a team in form in many ways. They have top players and a top manager,» said the Bees boss. «I think Liverpool are the best offensive team in the league, because they are very difficult to close down when they are on it.»

Frank also noted that Liverpool's style of play is reflected in their high expected goals (xG) tally. At his pre-match press conference, he said: «It is going to be a huge challenge, but we are up for it and we believe in ourselves. We believe that we can get a result.»

Brentford will have midfielder Frank Onyeka and forward Yoane Wissa available again following their return from international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

This will be the last meeting between Frank and Klopp in the Premier League, witht he Liverpool boss to leave at the end of the season. And Frank has supported Klopp's claim that he is «running out of energy».

«We're in football because we love the game, we love working with people, trying to create something special, coach a team to play a specific way, create a culture hopefully both,» the Bees boss said.

«The highs and lows definitely make you feel alive, so if you want a more consistent life, don't become a football manager or a head coach. But it is the constant hamster wheel