Brentford's defeat to Liverpool was compounded by two red cards that will force squad changes for the trip to Hull City. The Bees lost 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday despite taking a first-half lead through Keane Lewis-Potter. The winger scored with a 44th-minute header from an Igor Thiago cross, but the game turned after Yehor Yarmolyuk was sent off in first-half stoppage time for a headbutt on Jérémy Jacquet. Liverpool equalised through Víctor Muñoz in the 62nd minute and Alexander Isak put them ahead eight minutes later. Vitaly Janelt received a second yellow card in added time, reducing Brentford to nine men for the final moments. It was the first time the club had two players sent off in a league match since April 2013 against Sheffield United.
Assistant manager Keith Andrews said the team needed to look at itself first after the dismissals. He described Yarmolyuk as clearly disappointed but an amazing young man, while defending Janelt's emotional play. Andrews praised the special spirit within the squad but questioned the consistency of refereeing decisions on the day. The result leaves Brentford sixth in the Premier League with 10 points from seven matches. Their recent form reads two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five games. They have scored 13 goals and conceded eight this season, putting them 11 points behind leaders Manchester City.
Manager Andoni Iraola pointed to the physical toll of the match, noting Liverpool's demanding schedule after Champions League football. He said such fixtures put his squad in a delicate situation, creating doubt between selecting tired starters or players carrying injuries. Brentford's next challenge is an away fixture against Hull City on 25 October. Hull currently sit ninth in the table. The Bees will be without Yarmolyuk and Janelt through suspension for that match, testing the squad's depth. Top scorer Kevin Schade, with three goals this season, will be a key figure as the team looks to bounce back.
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Liverpool forward Alexander Isak said his team was "super happy with the win" after their 2-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium on October 17. "It’s a tough ground; it’s a tough team to play, especially away from home," Isak said. He added that Liverpool knew it would be a scrappy game and that coming out on top was important. Isak scored the 70th-minute winner, assisted by Bradley Barcola, as Brentford finished the match with nine men.
Brentford confirmed on Monday they have reported a dangerous incident from Saturday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool to police. The club said an item was kicked from a height towards the pitch, describing the behaviour as "dangerous and potentially very harmful." Brentford stated the matter is with the authorities, who are investigating to identify those responsible. The club, sixth in the Premier League with 10 points, said matchday safety is of utmost importance.
Liverpool released behind-the-scenes footage from their 2-1 win at Brentford on October 17, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The video shows Alexander Isak celebrating his 70th-minute winner in front of the away supporters. Brentford, sixth in the Premier League with 10 points, have now lost one of their last five matches. The club had previously reported a dangerous incident from the match to police.
