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14 players to miss Brentford vs Liverpool as late fitness tests scheduled

Liverpool are still dealing with a number of injuries as Andoni Iraola prepares his side to take on Brentford in the Premier League, with the Bees flying high in fourth

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
14 players to miss Brentford vs Liverpool as late fitness tests scheduled
Key Things to Know
  • Up to 14 players could miss the Premier League fixture between Brentford and Liverpool due to injuries and suspension.
  • Liverpool are managing fitness checks on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, and Cody Gakpo, with Ryan Gravenberch suspended.
  • Giovanni Leoni's return to full training has been delayed by roughly a month, according to manager Andoni Iraola.
The Story in 60 Seconds

As many as 14 players could miss the Premier League clash between Brentford and Liverpool as both sides deal with widespread injury problems. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola may be without seven players, with Ryan Gravenberch suspended and late fitness tests scheduled for Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, and Cody Gakpo. Giovanni Leoni faces a delayed return, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike continue making progress.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews faces seven fitness concerns of his own ahead of Saturday's match. Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Jannik Schuster, and Nathan Collins are undergoing late fitness assessments, while Antoni Milambo, Kaye Furo, and Joshua Silva remain sidelined with injuries.

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