Liverpool head into their first Premier League game of the season against Brentford with a fully fit squad, a refreshing change from last season’s injury woes. However, there are a couple of concerns ahead of the match.
One player who may be a doubt for Sunday’s game is Jarell Quansah. He did not train on Friday and manager Arne Slot mentioned that he had “picked up a bit of an injury” on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if Quansah will be able to train and participate in the game.
Jayden Danns, on the other hand, is still out with a back problem that has kept him sidelined throughout the preseason. His absence will be felt, but Liverpool have other options to fill in.
Ryan Gravenberch, who played a crucial role in the midfield during the last game, did not participate in full training on Friday. However, there was no mention of an injury from Slot, suggesting that his absence may not be a cause for concern. If Gravenberch is unable to play, players like Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones, and Alexis Mac Allister are likely contenders to take his spot.
Replacing Quansah would be simpler, as Ibrahima Konate is ready to step in, just as he did in the previous game against Ipswich when he came on at half time.
Liverpool’s available squad for the match against Brentford includes a strong lineup of goalkeepers such as Alisson, Kelleher, Jaros, and Davies. Their defense is solid with players like Van Dijk, Konate, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Tsimikas, Bradley, Robertson, and Phillips. In midfield, they have options like Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch, Morton, Nyoni, and Bajcetic. Their attacking options consist of Salah, Gakpo, Diaz, Nunez, and Jota.
Despite the minor concerns with Quansah and Gravenberch, Liverpool has a strong squad to choose from and will be looking to start their Premier League campaign on a positive note.