Liverpool vs Brentford Liverpool vs Brentford
Match nul
Mi-temps 0 – 0
Liverpool
4-2-3-1
Arne Slot
Mi-temps: 0 – 0
Match nul
Brentford
4-2-3-1
Keith Andrews
Mis à jour :
Temps plein
1 – 1
Temps plein
1 – 1
Mi-temps
0 – 0
Buteurs
Curtis Jones
Passe decisive : Mohamed Salah
Aaron Hickey
Jordan Henderson
Kevin Schade
Florian Wirtz
Rio Ngumoha
Jeremie Frimpong
Mohamed Salah
Jordan Henderson
Away
Ibrahima Konate
Home
Milos Kerkez
Andrew Robertson
Trey Nyoni
Ryan Gravenberch
Mikkel Damsgaard
Mathias Jensen
Reiss Nelson
Keane Lewis-Potter
Joseph Gomez
Ibrahima Konate
Alexis Mac Allister
Home
Vitaly Janelt
Away
Nathan Collins
Away
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Liverpool
4-2-3-1 · Arne Slot
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (3)
Brentford
4-2-3-1 · Keith Andrews
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (3)
BW Arabia Algérie - Rapport de match Liverpool vs Brentford : résultat et analyse tactique
Le nul 1-1 à Anfield a surtout confirmé une chose : dans ce match placé sous le signe de la pression, Liverpool a perdu une occasion d’installer une dynamique plus affirmée, tandis que Brentford a reparté avec un point précieux pour sa confiance et son momentum. Dans un contexte où les Reds étaient attendus comme favoris, le résultat a eu une vraie portée psychologique, car il a laissé la sensation d’un contrôle partiel, mais pas d’une séparation décisive au tableau d’affichage.
Une première période fermée, puis un match qui s’est ouvert sur des détails
La rencontre avait démarré sur une base tactique très prudente, avec deux équipes alignées en 4-2-3-1 et deux entraîneurs, Arne Slot et Keith Andrews, qui avaient clairement limité les prises de risque dans les premières phases. À la pause, le 0-0 a reflété un équilibre réel : Liverpool avait davantage le ballon et avait tenté d’installer sa pression plus haut, mais Brentford avait bien contenu les transitions et fermé les zones de passe entre les lignes.
Pour une équipe de Liverpool présentée comme favorite, l’attente était d’une création d’occasions plus soutenue dans le dernier tiers. Pourtant, la circulation est restée par séquences, sans que les Reds ne trouvent durablement ce petit avantage qui aurait pu faire basculer le match plus tôt. Brentford, de son côté, a accepté des phases sans possession, mais a gardé une discipline utile dans la gestion de l’espace et des seconds ballons.
Curtis Jones a lancé Liverpool, Kevin Schade a répondu avec sang-froid
Le tournant est venu au retour des vestiaires. À la 58e minute, Curtis Jones a ouvert le score pour Liverpool sur une passe décisive de Mohamed Salah, récompensant enfin une montée en pression plus nette des locaux. Ce but a semblé donner au public d’Anfield l’impression que le match pouvait se débloquer en faveur des Reds, d’autant plus que la construction de l’action avait montré une meilleure occupation des demi-espaces.
Mais Brentford n’a pas cédé longtemps. Six minutes plus tard, à la 64e, Kevin Schade a remis les deux équipes à égalité, dans un moment important qui a changé l’orientation émotionnelle de la soirée. Ce but a rappelé que la pression n’avait pas été convertie en avantage durable par Liverpool, et que Brentford avait conservé assez de lucidité pour punir la moindre baisse de contrôle. Dans une affiche où la tension comptait autant que la qualité technique, cette réponse a pesé lourd.
Gestion du risque, changements et lecture du match
Les deux bancs ont ensuite joué un rôle réel dans la physionomie du second acte, avec 6 substitutions qui ont influé sur les rythmes, les courses et les équilibres. Les remplacements ont apporté de la fraîcheur, mais ils n’ont pas permis à l’une ou l’autre équipe de trouver une supériorité prolongée dans le dernier tiers. Liverpool a essayé d’accélérer par séquences, surtout en cherchant à mettre davantage de densité dans la zone de finition, tandis que Brentford a continué à fermer les espaces avec sérieux.
Le bilan tactique est resté assez clair : les deux coaches ont limité les risques avec efficacité, mais aucun n’a trouvé la formule pour créer une domination stable en phase offensive. Liverpool n’a pas totalement transformé sa possession en chances franches, et Brentford n’a pas non plus pris l’ascendant dans les transitions longues. Le match est donc resté dans une zone d’équilibre, avec peu de marges et beaucoup de contrôle, ce qui explique aussi pourquoi le score n’a plus bougé après l’égalisation.
- Score final : 1-1, après un 0-0 à la mi-temps.
- Buteurs : Curtis Jones à la 58e minute, puis Kevin Schade à la 64e minute.
- Assist décisive : Mohamed Salah sur l’ouverture du score de Liverpool.
- Cartons jaunes : 2 pour Liverpool, 3 pour Brentford.
- Formations identiques : 4-2-3-1 contre 4-2-3-1, avec une bataille d’équilibres plus que d’explosivité.
Dans le contexte de la Premier League en Angleterre, ce partage des points a eu un impact direct sur la confiance des deux camps. Pour Liverpool, il a laissé une impression de pression mal convertie en avantage décisif ; pour Brentford, il a confirmé une capacité à rester solide et à répondre dans un environnement exigeant comme Anfield. Pour le public en Algérie, ce type de match a rappelé combien les détails, les changements et la gestion des temps faibles ont pesé autant que la possession elle-même.
Au final, le résultat a raconté une soirée sérieuse, disputée et tactiquement contenue, où chacun a eu ses moments sans parvenir à prendre le dessus durablement. Liverpool a montré par séquences pourquoi il avait été vu comme favori, mais Brentford a signé une réponse mature et disciplinée. Ce nul a surtout laissé ouverte la question de l’élan à venir, avec une sensation de rendez-vous encore en attente pour les deux équipes.
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BW Arabia Algérie - Liverpool vs Brentford : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À Anfield, Liverpool et Brentford arriveront dans un contexte de pression très clair : ce match servira de test de caractère, mais aussi de discipline tactique, avec un enjeu direct sur la dynamique de fin de saison. Pour Liverpool, le statut de favori imposera une obligation de jeu vers l’avant et de maîtrise émotionnelle. Pour Brentford, l’idée sera différente mais tout aussi exigeante : rester compact, résister aux temps forts et garder assez de lucidité pour faire durer le doute. Dans un marché comme l’Algérie, ce type d’affiche attirera naturellement l’attention, car elle combinera prestige, rythme et tension compétitive.
Le point central de cette rencontre devrait être simple à lire : Liverpool devra transformer sa domination attendue en occasions franches, sans se déséquilibrer dans les transitions. Sous Arne Slot, la qualité du pressing et l’organisation de la rest-defense seront des éléments surveillés de près. Si l’équipe pousse trop haut sans couverture suffisante, Brentford pourrait trouver des espaces pour sortir proprement et amener le match sur un terrain plus incertain. À l’inverse, si Liverpool ajuste bien ses distances entre les lignes, il pourrait enfermer son adversaire dans une phase défensive longue et répétitive.
Un duel de pression et de discipline
Le scénario tactique le plus probable laissera voir deux blocs en 4-2-3-1, ce qui devrait créer un miroir intéressant au milieu du terrain. Liverpool cherchera probablement à installer une possession plus haute, à multiplier les décalages sur les côtés et à provoquer des situations de déséquilibre autour de la surface. Brentford, lui, pourra miser sur des sorties plus directes, sur l’efficacité des duels et sur les séquences de transition pour casser le rythme. Dans ce cadre, les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient compter davantage que d’habitude, surtout si le score reste fermé.
Keith Andrews devra également gérer un paramètre important : le timing de son banc. Si la rencontre reste au niveau à l’approche de l’heure de jeu, ses changements pourraient devenir décisifs pour garder de l’énergie dans les courses, protéger les couloirs et répondre aux ajustements adverses. Dans un match aussi serré, la lecture des temps faibles pourra peser autant que la qualité du plan de départ. La capacité à modifier l’intensité sans perdre la structure sera donc essentielle.
Ce que Liverpool devra contrôler
- La qualité du pressing après perte, afin d’éviter des transitions rapides de Brentford.
- L’équilibre entre projection offensive et couverture défensive, surtout dans les couloirs.
- La précision dans le dernier geste, car l’équipe devrait se créer des chances.
- La concentration sur les phases arrêtées, souvent déterminantes dans ce type d’affiche.
- La gestion émotionnelle si le match tarde à se décanter devant le public d’Anfield.
Le contexte rendra aussi la pression plus lourde pour Liverpool, car un favori est toujours évalué sur sa capacité à imposer son tempo sans s’exposer inutilement. Le public d’Anfield attendra une réponse claire, mais la marge d’erreur restera faible : la moindre perte de contrôle dans les transitions pourrait changer l’équilibre du match. Brentford, de son côté, aura intérêt à prolonger l’incertitude le plus longtemps possible, car chaque minute dans un score serré renforcera l’importance de son organisation et de ses ajustements.
- Si Liverpool trouvera rapidement de la largeur et du rythme, il pourra installer une pression continue.
- Si Brentford survivra au premier temps fort, le match pourrait devenir plus stratégique et plus nerveux.
- Si le score restera proche après la première heure, les choix des deux bancs prendront une valeur accrue.
- Si les espaces derrière la première ligne de pressing s’ouvrent, les transitions deviendront un facteur majeur.
En résumé, cette affiche du 24 mai 2026 à 15:00 UTC ne se résumera pas à une simple opposition de styles. Elle devrait surtout mesurer la capacité de Liverpool à assumer son statut et la résistance de Brentford face à la pression, dans un cadre où chaque détail tactique pourra compter. Entre ambition offensive, rigueur défensive et gestion des moments clés, le match offrira un vrai révélateur de maturité collective.
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Goal kick for Liverpool
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Brentford: 40%.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
A draw was probably the right result on the day after a rather dull match
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Mikkel Damsgaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Kevin Schade from Brentford heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Vitaly Janelt from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Dango Ouattara from Brentford but his header goes wide
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Brentford: 39%.
The cross by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alexis Mac Allister sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
Florian Wirtz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Florian Wirtz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool start a counter attack
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
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Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Trey Nyoni is penalised for pushing Dango Ouattara
Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool start a counter attack
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Florian Wirtz as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
Oooh... that was a sitter! Florian Wirtz should have scored from that position
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Brentford: 39%.
The referee is not having the complaints from Nathan Collins who is given a yellow card for dissent
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sepp van den Berg is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk
The referee is not having the complaints from Vitaly Janelt who is given a yellow card for dissent
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The cross by Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Dominik Szoboszlai as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
Oooh... that was a sitter! Dominik Szoboszlai should have scored from that position
Mikkel Damsgaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A shot by Igor Thiago is blocked
Trey Nyoni successfully blocks the shot
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Liverpool start a counter attack
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool trips Igor Thiago
Alexis Mac Allister commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Trey Nyoni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool trips Michael Kayode
The fourth official shows there are 10 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Brentford: 38%.
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Milos Kerkez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Brentford: 37%.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Brentford
Keane Lewis-Potter is leaving the field to be replaced by Reiss Nelson in a tactical substitution.
Ibrahima Konate is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Gomez in a tactical substitution.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Michael Kayode from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool start a counter attack
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Milos Kerkez is blocked
Nathan Collins successfully blocks the shot
Trey Nyoni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Trey Nyoni wins an air challenge against Kevin Schade
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Dominik Szoboszlai is penalised for pushing Vitaly Janelt
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Brentford: 38%.
Goal kick for Brentford
Kevin Schade hand-balls
Kevin Schade controls the ball with his hand
Andrew Robertson is leaving the field to be replaced by Milos Kerkez in a tactical substitution.
Ryan Gravenberch is leaving the field to be replaced by Trey Nyoni in a tactical substitution.
Mathias Jensen is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikkel Damsgaard in a tactical substitution.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Florian Wirtz from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Florian Wirtz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Florian Wirtz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Florian Wirtz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Mathias Jensen goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Goal kick for Liverpool
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Igor Thiago from Brentford sends an effort wide of target
Igor Thiago goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Igor Thiago but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Igor Thiago finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Florian Wirtz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Brentford: 38%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool trips Igor Thiago
Ibrahima Konate comes back onto the field.
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obstruction as Ibrahima Konate cuts off the run of Mathias Jensen. A free-kick is awarded.
After a tactical foul, Ibrahima Konate sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Ibrahima Konate is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
The game is restarted
The referee is not having the complaints from Jordan Henderson who is given a yellow card for dissent
Ibrahima Konate is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
The cross by Dango Ouattara from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremie Frimpong in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Wirtz in a tactical substitution.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
A chance presents itself to Dango Ouattara from Brentford but his header goes wide
The game is restarted
Goal kick for Brentford
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Keane Lewis-Potter wins an air challenge against Ryan Gravenberch
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Brentford: 37%.
The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Brentford
Igor Thiago is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool start a counter attack
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Brentford: 38%.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Curtis Jones from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Keane Lewis-Potter is blocked
Curtis Jones successfully blocks the shot
G O O O O A A A L - Kevin Schade from Brentford heads home the loose ball
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathan Collins from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cody Gakpo
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aaron Hickey from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Aaron Hickey from Brentford trips Alexis Mac Allister
Curtis Jones managed to score from an easy position.
Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Hickey in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Brentford: 39%.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Liverpool.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Liverpool stands.
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
G O O O A A A L - Curtis Jones scores with the right foot!
Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
Dominik Szoboszlai made the key pass for the goal!
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Kevin Schade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dango Ouattara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Brentford: 37%.
Mohamed Salah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Liverpool
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Vitaly Janelt relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Brentford
Mathias Jensen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Dango Ouattara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Alexis Mac Allister creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
Brentford are trying to create something here.
The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Brentford
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Brentford
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kevin Schade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
A shot by Cody Gakpo is blocked
Nathan Collins successfully blocks the shot
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin Schade is penalised for pushing Ibrahima Konate
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Brentford
The second half is underway
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A shot by Alexis Mac Allister is blocked
Keane Lewis-Potter successfully blocks the shot
Michael Kayode is penalised for pushing Rio Ngumoha
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Brentford: 39%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Brentford didnu00e2u20acu2122t see the ball pretty much in the first half.
Keane Lewis-Potter makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Henderson from Brentford takes a short corner kick from the left.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
Nathan Collins wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 65%, Brentford: 35%.
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Cody Gakpo is blocked
Michael Kayode successfully blocks the shot
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The cross by Jordan Henderson from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Nathan Collins from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Kevin Schade as he directs a shot on target, but Alisson Becker saves it
Oooh... that was a sitter! Kevin Schade should have scored from that position
Alisson Becker makes a crucial save!
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ryan Gravenberch wins an air challenge against Mathias Jensen
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Rio Ngumoha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Brentford
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Brentford: 32%.
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Gravenberch is penalised for pushing Mathias Jensen
Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ryan Gravenberch shoots from outside the box, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
Ryan Gravenberch tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Caoimhin Kelleher
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Salah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Vitaly Janelt relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Brentford: 34%.
A shot by Andrew Robertson is blocked
Michael Kayode successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Brentford
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Vitaly Janelt makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Kayode from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Brentford: 38%.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool start a counter attack
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Dominik Szoboszlai
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against Dango Ouattara
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Dominik Szoboszlai goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Dominik Szoboszlai but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Dominik Szoboszlai finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Brentford
Mohamed Salah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Alexis Mac Allister goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alexis Mac Allister but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alexis Mac Allister finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Brentford
POST! Mohamed Salah beats the wall and keeper with his free kick but it hits the post!
Mohamed Salah sends a delicious free kick towards goal but it comes back off the post! Unlucky.
Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
Ryan Gravenberch goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ryan Gravenberch but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ryan Gravenberch finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Brentford
Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Brentford: 34%.
Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Mathias Jensen from Brentford trips Ryan Gravenberch
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Gravenberch creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
A shot by Rio Ngumoha is blocked
Nathan Collins successfully blocks the shot
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dominik Szoboszlai wins an air challenge against Dango Ouattara
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Brentford: 34%.
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Kevin Schade
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Curtis Jones is penalised for pushing Keane Lewis-Potter
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brentford
Kevin Schade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahima Konate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Liverpool
Curtis Jones from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Kevin Schade from Brentford but his header goes wide
Kevin Schade wins an air challenge against Dominik Szoboszlai
Goal kick for Liverpool
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rio Ngumoha is penalised for pushing Michael Kayode
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ibrahima Konate sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Brentford: 33%.
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Igor Thiago from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Alexis Mac Allister is blocked
Igor Thiago successfully blocks the shot
Kevin Schade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Brentford
The referee starts the match
Brentford kick-off, and the game is underway.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Welcome to Anfield, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Anfield where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Anfield where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Anfield, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Anfield, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Anfield. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!