Liverpool will be looking to build on their Burnley win when taking on Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds were 3-1 victors at Anfield last weekend, despite being unable to call on a number of players, and they will be searching for another three points regardless of losing further players to injury.
Jurgen Klopp's side are yet to taste victory at the home of Brentford, losing 3-1 and drawing 3-3 on their two trips to date, and will be eager to end this unwanted streak at the third time of asking. Thomas Frank's men now have Ivan Toney back in their ranks, making this a more challenging prospect than it might have been when the striker was unavailable for selection.
Looking ahead to this upcoming clash in the capital, three Liverpool supporters have shared their views as part of a weekly ECHO fan column.
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Andrew Cullen (Widnes, @brothersred5) - Brentford clash will be real test of our title credentials
Liverpool could have conceded more against Burnley last weekend. Our ability to be defensively assured for the remaining part of the season will be pivotal. The dreary news of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury this week was not welcome as our offensive output is clearly curtailed by his absence. Though, Trent's absence may assist defensively.
If Conor Bradley is ready to return to first-team action, our defensive shape may be more disciplined, especially now that Wataru Endo has returned from international duty.
With an early kick-off and a ‘super difficult’ opponent in Brentford to face, Saturday’s game has all the hallmarks of a banana skin.
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