Liverpool striker Alexander Isak expressed delight after coming off the bench to score a clinical winner in a 2-1 comeback victory over Brentford. Returning from injury, the Swedish forward highlighted the concentration required to seize his decisive chance at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Who will start for Liverpool against Brentford? Here’s the starting XI and the latest injury and availability news ahead of Saturday’s match.

Alexander Isak was once again the Liverpool match-winner with Andoni Iraola's side getting over the line for three points in the Premier League against Brentford

Liverpool are potentially down to the bare bones up front.

Isak has missed Liverpool's last two matches against Manchester City and LASK after sustaining a thigh injury while representing Sweden during the international break. Although manager Iraola previously indicated that the issue was not expected to result in a lengthy absence,

Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has left the Sweden national team camp due to a “minor injury”. The 27-year-old played the full game during Friday’s Nations League win over Romania, opening the scoring in the 20th minute.

Alexander Isak (left) ended Friday’s victory over Romania with a bloody toe. | Michael Campanella/Getty Images (Isak), Aftonbladet (toe) Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from Sweden’s international camp after limping out of ...

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool applaud fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on September 17, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool will be without midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and forwards Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo for Wednesday's Champions League game against LASK. The trio, who missed Liverpool's defeat by Manchester City on Sunday with injuries,