Liverpool are still uncertain over Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Saturday’s trip to Brentford, with Andoni Iraola saying all three will need late fitness tests on Friday.
All three missed the defeat to Manchester City last Sunday. Iraola’s instinct is that the game will come too soon, but he is leaving the door open for at least one of them to train with the group on Friday and potentially feature.
Ryan Gravenberch is suspended after two yellows at Anfield, while Giovanni Leoni remains sidelined. The defender was expected to return to training in this international break, but Iraola says his rehab is taking longer than planned and is now unlikely until the next break.
Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are progressing well. Bradley is nearing a return to training, though Iraola has not given a timescale given how long he has been out.
Brentford, who are fourth, have seven of their own missing, including Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade, who are among several facing late fitness tests.
How this story developed
- 16 Oct We first reported this.
- 17 Oct Szoboszlai has now given a hint over his return to the squad, according to the Evening Standard.
Updated 17 October 2026, 09:57. Written by PremClub News with the help of AI, using only facts from the reports listed on this page. How we rate stories · Editorial policy