Liverpool Lunchtime Round-Up, Saturday 17th October 2026: Reds Head to Brentford with Injury Concerns and a Kit Debut
Liverpool are on the road this afternoon to face an unbeaten Brentford side, looking to bounce back after last weekend's defeat to Manchester City (Liverpool.com). Wait, correction - that loss was to Manchester City, and Liverpool will be hoping to put it behind them in west London (Liverpool.com). Fans wanting viewing details can find full TV, live stream and kick-off time information for the clash (The Guardian) (Liverpool Echo) (This Is Anfield).
There is a selection boost as Dominik Szoboszlai has received a positive fitness update ahead of the trip, giving Andoni Iraola a possible lift (Liverpool.com). That said, the overall picture remains tough, with a report suggesting as many as 14 players across both squads could be missing through injury, leaving both Iraola and Brentford's Keith Andrews with selection headaches (Liverpool.com). Elsewhere, Iraola said Bradley Barcola has "almost" completed his Liverpool "pre-season" (This Is Anfield). Despite the boosts, one prediction has warned Liverpool could find themselves "going to be in trouble" against a flying Brentford outfit (Liverpool.com).
On a lighter note, Liverpool's new third kit is finally set to be worn for the first time in today's match (This Is Anfield).
Away from team news, Lewis Koumas has spoken of his amazement after matching a Steven Gerrard Liverpool record following his performance against LASK in the Champions League, praising the Reds "legend" (Liverpool Echo). Meanwhile, it's claimed Gerrard himself could be "open to" taking the Wrexham job amid pressure on Phil Parkinson (Liverpool.com). And off the pitch, BAFTA winner Jude Law is set to portray former Liverpool boss Bill Shankly in a new TV series from writer Jack Thorne, with filming due to take place in Liverpool (Liverpool Echo).
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