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Liverpool line-ups vs Brentford as Florian Wirtz and Rio Ngumoha decisions made

Liverpool predicted line-ups and teams for the Premier League clash against Brentford on Saturday afternoon

By Ian Doyle · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Liverpool Echo writers predicted Liverpool's starting line-up for their Premier League match against Brentford.
Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is unavailable for the match due to suspension.
Writers debated whether Florian Wirtz or a returning Dominik Szoboszlai should start in attacking midfield.

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Liverpool Echo journalists have offered their predicted starting line-ups for Liverpool's Premier League trip to Brentford. Manager Andoni Iraola's squad aims to bounce back from a 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City following a midweek Champions League win against LASK in Austria.

The writers evaluate tactical decisions including whether to start Florian Wirtz or Dominik Szoboszlai in attacking midfield, with Ryan Gravenberch unavailable due to suspension. Rio Ngumoha and Bradley Barcola are largely backed to feature on the wings, while Lewis Koumas could start in attack if Alexander Isak is not fully fit.

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