Key Takeaways:
- Alexander Isak is a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Brentford after suffering a groin issue in midweek
- Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, while Alisson Becker is still sidelined
- Ryan Gravenberch’s availability remains in doubt and he faces a late assessment before the Brentford match
Squad Fitness Concerns Mount Before Brentford Meeting
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is facing a mounting injury list ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League encounter with Brentford. The Dutchman confirmed that his record signing, Alexander Isak, will undergo a late fitness test following a groin problem picked up during Liverpool’s resounding 5-1 Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt. Jeremie Frimpong’s hamstring injury has also added to the squad’s woes, with the right-back now unavailable for the foreseeable future. Alisson Becker remains out of action, and Ryan Gravenberch awaits a fitness check as he recovers from an ankle issue.
🚨🩺 Arne Slot on Alexander Isak’s groin issue: “It’s not too bad. Question mark for the weekend and let's see where he is”.
“It’s the same for Ryan Gravenberch. He didn’t travel with us, yesterday we were in and today as well”. pic.twitter.com/JMfArV2rgH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 24, 2025
Isak’s Struggles Continue Amid High Expectations
Since completing his headline-grabbing £125 million transfer from Newcastle United on deadline day, Alexander Isak has endured a turbulent start at Anfield. The Swede has struggled for form due to a lack of pre-season preparation, having missed significant training time because of his late summer switch. Isak, who turned 26 and has taken part in eight matches across all competitions, has found the net once in the Carabao Cup and delivered a single assist in the Premier League. His groin complaint, described by Slot as a minor recurrence of a previous issue, comes as Isak is still searching for his first league goal in Liverpool colours.
Slot Gives Updates on Key Players’ Conditions
In his pre-match briefing, Slot shared: “Alexander is not too bad. He is a question mark for the weekend so we will see where he is,” reflecting on the forward’s latest setback.
Discussing Frimpong, Slot admitted: “Jeremie Frimpong is not in a good place, he won’t play today, tomorrow or next week. Hamstring injuries so that is going to take a while.”
Slot added a note of caution on Ryan Gravenberch and Alisson Becker, commenting: “He [Gravenberch] didn’t travel with us so today we are again but yesterday we had a day of travel so let’s see where he is… Alisson is going to take a bit longer, so we will be patient there.”
Slot Faces Key Selection Decisions
Liverpool’s recent injury struggles have coincided with a congested run of fixtures, with five matches scheduled in a 15-day period. The absence of Frimpong presents opportunities for Conor Bradley or Joe Gomez to deputise at right-back, while Gravenberch’s potential return could provide a much-needed boost in midfield.
Meanwhile, Liverpool head into the Brentford clash looking to reverse their form in the Premier League after three successive defeats, buoyed by the confidence of their Champions League win. However, Arne Slot’s ability to rotate and reinforce the side depends heavily on how his injured stars recover in the coming days.
