Liverpool predicted starting line-up vs Brentford - as Jurgen Klopp unleashes new tactic - gallery
Will Rooney
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Liverpool look to sign off before the international break when they face Brentford at Anfield on Sunday (14.00 GMT).
The Reds have been lacklustre in their previous two games and Jurgen Klopp will quickly want to stamp the poor form out. A last-gasp 1-1 draw against Luton Town was followed up by a dismal 3-2 Europa League loss to Toulouse earlier this week.
But Liverpool's performances in most of their games this season have been impressive. They have a chance to leapfrog Tottenham Hotspur in the table with a victory.
The Brazil No.1 will come back in between the posts after Caoimhin Kelleher deputised against Toulouse.
But the Reds won't be underestimated Brentford and have some injury concerns. Curtis Jones (hamstring) is ruled out while Ryan Gravenberch (knee) is a concern. It means that Klopp could have up to five midfielders out along with the suspended Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Alcantara (knee) and Stefan Bajcetic (calf).
One of Liverpool's better performers against Toulouse and he could continue in the role given the injury issues.
Re-established himself as first choice in the Premier League having been down the pecking order earlier in the season.
The Liverpool captain is enjoying a strong season so far.
The Greece international was poor against Toulouse but the injury problems to the Liverpool squad may mean he continues.
There has been plenty of clamour for the vice-skipper to be given a chance in midfield. With a potential selection crisis, he could well be moved into the engine room.
The 20-year-old has had scant chance from the outset but has impressed plenty from the bench. He'll be hoping for a big display from the start.
The £60m summer signing may have to switch to the left-hand side given the injury issues.
Liverpool's talisman was subdued against Luton and ineffective at Toulouse off the bench. He'll be determined for a better performance.
Missed a glut of chances at Luton and will need more cutting edge in the final third.
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