Alexander Isak's strike sends Liverpool past Brentford
Liverpool came from behind to win 2-1 at Brentford on Saturday, with Isak scoring the decisive goal. Wirtz also set a 15-year chance creation record, though Szoboszlai and Frimpong left with hamstring injuries.
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What happened
Liverpool won 2-1 at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Forward Alexander Isak scored the winner, while midfielder Florian Wirtz set a 15-year Premier League chance creation record. Szoboszlai and Frimpong were forced off with hamstring injuries.
Why it matters
Liverpool will be without Szoboszlai and Frimpong for some time, according to Iraola.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 2:08 AM ET: Florian Wirtz was reported to have set a 15-year Premier League record during the Brentford win.
- Oct 18, 3:58 AM ET: Alexander Isak reacted to scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 comeback against Brentford.
- Oct 19, 1:20 AM ET: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola confirmed that Szoboszlai and Frimpong will be out for some time.
Coverage
- Andoni Iraola confirms Liverpool will lose Szoboszlai and Frimpong 'for some time' after Brentford win (Yahoo Sports)
- VAR review: Should Brentford's Yarmoliuk have been sent off vs. Liverpool? (espn.com)
- Brentford 1-2 Liverpool: Watch extended highlights and full replay (liverpoolfc.com)
- 'Waiting for my moment!' – Alexander Isak reveals mind-set behind dramatic Liverpool winner (goal.com)
- 'If you need a player there, you need Flo!' – Andoni Iraola hails record-breaking Liverpool star (goal.com)
- 'Unseen since 2011!' – Florian Wirtz makes Premier League history in Liverpool comeback (goal.com)
- Why Liverpool are still 'too easy' to play against (BBC)
- Florian Wirtz delivers for Liverpool - but is playmaker Andoni Iraola's great conundrum? (BBC)
- Liverpool boss Iraola unhappy at VAR but pleased with win at Brentford (101greatgoals.com)
- Liverpool come from behind to beat nine-man Brentford (BBC)
- Premier League hits and misses: Liverpool ride their luck to win at Brentford (Sky Sports)
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