Liverpool injury trio doubtful for Brentford with decisions pending

Summarised from 5 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 17:51 · Archive

Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo remain injury doubts for Liverpool's trip to Brentford on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said it remains uncertain whether Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will return from injury in time for Saturday's Premier League match at Brentford.

All three players missed Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday and were also absent from the club's 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK in midweek. Szoboszlai has been sidelined with a hamstring problem sustained during the international break, while Isak and Gakpo picked up thigh and ankle injuries respectively while on duty with their countries.

Araola told his pre-match press conference on Thursday that it was too early to make a definitive call on any of the three players' availability. "It's early for us to say, we still have to train tomorrow," he said. "Obviously they were not ready for yesterday night, so we have to wait and see."

He added that he was leaving "the chance open" for their return against Brentford, though he could not guarantee it. "We have two more training sessions. The same way I said that they were not available for the previous games, I will leave the chance open this time," Iraola said.

Should any of the trio remain unavailable on Saturday, they could potentially feature against Villarreal in the Champions League three days later on 20 October. Iraola indicated decisions would be made after additional training sessions.

Liverpool will definitely be without midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who was sent off during Sunday's defeat to Manchester City. Iraola acknowledged the fixture congestion facing his squad, with matches scheduled roughly every three days until early November.

The manager praised young players who stepped up during the injuries, including Lewis Koumas and Trey Nyonyi, who featured in the LASK victory. Iraola said the relentless schedule meant he would need to rotate his squad regularly across multiple competitions.

How it is being reported

• Liverpool: Andoni Iraola explains why Brentford clash will be 'more difficult' than usualReds facing a hectic schedule as injury worries remainEvening Standard · 15 Oct, 17:34
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• Andoni Iraola reveals new date for Giovanni Leoni return as Liverpool comeback delayedReds defender has been sidelined for more than a year with a knee injuryEvening Standard · 15 Oct, 13:19
• Dominik Szoboszlai injury update ahead of Brentford vs LiverpoolLiverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (Picture: Shutterstock) Dominik Szoboszlai remains an injury doubt for Liverpool ’s Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday. Szoboszlai started Liverpool’s first five games of the league season before missing last Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester…Metro · 15 Oct, 13:15
• Liverpool: Andoni Iraola offers hope over major triple injury boost in new updateReds boss has revealed the latest on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody GakpoEvening Standard · 15 Oct, 12:22
• Andoni Iraola delivers triple Liverpool injury update as plan for Lewis Koumas laid outLiverpool boss Andoni Iraola has given an injury update ahead of the clash with Brentford this weekendMirror Sport · 15 Oct, 12:21
• Andoni Iraola offers injury update on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody GakpoLiverpool could be without the injured trio for a second Premier League game in a row as they travel to Brentford on SaturdayIndependent Sport · 15 Oct, 12:13
• Alexander Isak, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo injury update from Andoni IraolaDominik Szoboszlai has been a key player for Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images) Andoni Iraola has issued an encouraging update on the fitness of Dominik Szoboszlai , Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo , but could not guarantee when they will return from injury. All three players missed Liverpool ’s 3-0…Metro · 13 Oct, 18:17

In this story: Dominik Szoboszlai · Alexander Isak · Cody Gakpo · Andoni Iraola · Liverpool · Brentford

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