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Liverpool face Brentford on Saturday at 3pm following their 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK, looking to bounce back from last weekend\u2019s defeat to Manchester City.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker is expected to start ahead of Giorgi Mamardashvili.<\/p>\n

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk could return to partner Jeremy Jacquet at centre-back, while Ronald Araujo may move to right-back. Milos Kerkez could also replace Kostas Tsimikas at left-back.<\/p>\n

Midfielders: With Ryan Gravenberch suspended and Dominik Szoboszlai potentially rested, Trey Nyoni could partner Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. Florian Wirtz is expected to continue in the No. 10 role.<\/p>\n

Attackers: Victor Munoz could replace Rio Ngumoha on the right, while Bradley Barcola is likely to retain his place on the left after scoring a hat-trick against LASK. Lewis Koumas could lead the attack, with Alexander Isak\u2019s fitness being carefully managed ahead of next week\u2019s Champions League clash with Villarreal.<\/p>\n

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