Liverpool have received a potentially encouraging injury update ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak all facing a race to prove their fitness.
Head coach Andoni Iraola has refused to rule out the possibility of the trio returning to action, although he admitted that it is still too early to confirm whether any of them will be available for Saturday’s fixture.
Liverpool Trio Facing Late Fitness Tests
Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Isak were all absent from Liverpool’s recent 6-3 victory over LASK in the Champions League.
The Hungarian midfielder has been struggling with a hamstring problem, while Gakpo has been dealing with an ankle injury. Isak, meanwhile, has been sidelined with a thigh issue.
Their potential returns would provide Liverpool with a significant boost as the club prepares for another demanding period of fixtures.
Speaking about the trio’s chances of featuring against Brentford, Iraola remained cautious but left the door open for their involvement.
“It is early for us to say,” the Liverpool head coach explained.
He added that the team still had another training session to complete before a final decision could be made, stressing that the players had not been ready for the previous match.
For Liverpool supporters, the latest comments offer some hope, although the club will need to assess the players’ condition before confirming their availability.
Gravenberch Suspended for Brentford Match
Liverpool will definitely be without Ryan Gravenberch for the Brentford encounter after the midfielder was sent off against Manchester City last weekend.
His absence presents another challenge for Iraola, particularly with Liverpool facing a congested schedule that leaves little time for recovery between matches.
The manager acknowledged the importance of squad depth and explained why rotation would be necessary during this demanding spell.
“In this period especially, we are basically playing every three days, almost less than three days. You need more players,” Iraola said.
He also emphasised that every member of the squad must be prepared to contribute, with Liverpool needing to make further changes for upcoming fixtures.
Liverpool Need Their Squad Ready
With Brentford next on the schedule and another European fixture against Villarreal approaching, Liverpool cannot afford to take unnecessary risks with players returning from injury.
The possible availability of Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Isak would give Iraola additional options, but their fitness will ultimately determine whether they can be involved.
Liverpool fans will now be watching the final training session closely, hoping the trio can make sufficient progress to strengthen the team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The big question remains: Will Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Isak be fit enough to face Brentford? Liverpool’s final fitness assessments should provide a clearer picture.
