Isak and Szoboszlai return to Liverpool's starting lineup at Brentford
Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai start for Liverpool at unbeaten Brentford after injuries picked up on international duty. Florian Wirtz also starts, while Cody Gakpo is on the bench.
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Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai returned to Liverpool's starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League match at Brentford. Both had missed a 3-0 loss to Manchester City and a 6-3 Champions League win over LASK with injuries sustained on international duty. Manager Andoni Iraola had left the door open to a return before the game, saying: "I leave the chance open this time, yes."
Liverpool start with Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Munoz, Wirtz, Barcola and Isak. Cody Gakpo, who had also been injured, is among the substitutes along with Wataru Endo. Ryan Gravenberch is suspended after his red card against City.
Kickoff at the Gtech Community Stadium is at 3 p.m. local time. Brentford are unbeaten after six league games and fourth with 10 points, one ahead of ninth-placed Liverpool.