Alexander Isak injury update awaited as Liverpool's Champions League picture becomes clear
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A look at how Liverpool could line up when they entertain Brentford on Sunday in the final game of the Premier League seasonThe results of Brighton and Bournemouth in the coming days will likely have a big influence on Arne Slot's Liverpool team selection against Brentford next week.The Reds conclude their tired, underwhelming campaign with a visit from Keith Andrews's side and by the time that game kicks off on Sunday, they will know if they have to get a result or not to secure Champions League football.On a run of just one point from the last nine, the prospect of a woefully out-of-form Liverpool needing something from the final day to book their place in the Champions League next term is a worrying one for supporters.But with Brighton being hosted by Leeds United on Sunday before Bournemouth meet Manchester City at home on Tuesday, Slot faces a nervous wait to find out what exactly is needed on May 24 at Anfield.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageShould Champions League qualification already be confirmed, then Anfield might just turn into something of a testimonial for Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson and a tense season, fraught with setbacks and frustration might just ebb away for one afternoon only.Salah is expected to start after playing a part in the second half of Friday's 4-2 loss at Aston Villa on Friday after missing two games due to a hamstring issue.
The £125m striker's attempts to end the season on a high after an injury and fitness-plagued first campaign on Merseyside have been ruined in recent weeks and Slot was refusing to declare that Isak would feature against the Bees."There is definitely a chance," Slot said after Friday's loss at Aston Villa. Salah's return means it will likely be five going into three, with Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai all competing for a place.Rio Ngumoha is in line to start a third successive Premier League game which would see him overtake Michael Owen as the most used player at Liverpool under the age of 18 in the Premier League.
However, over a fortnight into May, the Brazil international's absence continues.Talk of Juventus's interest hasn't subsided and this game could also be Alisson's final one as a Liverpool player too, should he feature. Slot will be able to provide an update on that situation next week.Jeremie Frimpong's injury was also said to be minor but Reds boss Slot will provide a more comprehensive update on his fellow Dutchman in his pre-match press conference.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!