Isak dragged you over the line at Brentford
Brentford 1–2 Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Alexander Isak scored the winner on 70 minutes, against a Brentford side down to nine men (3) (14) (12).
Your team had to come from behind to do it. And Isak was not pretending afterwards. He said Liverpool still have significant work to do despite the win (12).
Szoboszlai and Frimpong out for "some time"
Andoni Iraola confirmed the bad news straight after Brentford. Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong are both facing spells on the sidelines (8) (1). Both were injured in that match.
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That is two more names off the board before Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Bradley is close, Ekitike is not
There was some good news in the same update. Conor Bradley is nearing a return to group training (13). Hugo Ekitike is slightly further behind in his recovery from long-term injuries (13).
Wirtz answered the critics
Florian Wirtz created nine chances against Brentford and picked up an assist (7) (9). That is the response his critics were waiting for.
Wirtz is also not going anywhere. He has decided against joining Chelsea and working with Xabi Alonso again (6) (4).
Gakpo stayed, and January is not ruled out
Liverpool turned down an £80m bid from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo (5). Bradley Barcola blocked his path at City, and Iraola had no replacement lined up, so the deal died (5). Gakpo could revisit a move in January (5).
What the recruitment team is looking at
Liverpool have contacted Barcelona about Jules Kounde and are weighing up an Alexis Mac Allister replacement (2). Barcelona have set a €40m price on left-back Alejandro Balde, with Liverpool among the suitors (10).
Further up the pitch, Atlético Madrid's Pablo Barrios is on the list, with any fee possibly above €100m (11). Barcelona's 19-year-old Xavi Espart is valued at €80m and Liverpool are among the interested clubs (15).
Brentford's manager is not happy
Keith Andrews questioned Jeremy Jacquet's role in one of the two red cards against Liverpool (3). His side finished the game with nine men. You will take the points and move on.
Next up
Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday, 21:00 CEST, in the Champions League. Then Brighton at home on Sunday, October 25 at 15:00 CET.
Liverpool sit 5th in the Premier League on 12 points from 7 games, goal difference +1.
