Liverpool rally to beat Brentford as Frimpong goes off injured

Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 in London, but the win was overshadowed by an injury to Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong, who had to come off just seven minutes after entering as a substitute. Brentford finished with nine players after two dismissals. [1]

Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead. Jehor Jarmolioek was sent off in first-half stoppage time, and Liverpool turned the match around after the break through goals from Víctor Muñoz in the 62nd minute and Alexander Isak in the 70th. Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in stoppage time.

Frimpong came on after half-time but was withdrawn in the 52nd minute. Virgil van Dijk played the full match and captained Liverpool for the 200th time. Cody Gakpo, back in the squad, did not play; Ryan Gravenberch was suspended. Sepp van den Berg started for Brentford.

Liverpool were fifth on 12 points after the match, with Brentford sixth, two points behind. Manchester City remained top after beating Ipswich Town 3-2, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. [1]