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Bradley Barcola shines as Liverpool faces injury concerns ahead of Brentford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Bradley Barcola shines as Liverpool faces injury concerns ahead of Brentford

Summary

Liverpool secured an impressive performance from Bradley Barcola, who netted a hat-trick against LASK, helping the team in the Champions League. Despite this, Alexander Isak remains a fitness concern, having missed the last two matches. Manager Andoni Iraola may need to navigate these injury issues as Liverpool prepares for their league match against Brentford. Graeme Souness criticized Liverpool's squad depth, particularly focusing on Isak and Hugo Ekitike's ongoing injury struggles, labeling them as 'fragile.' The team's overall fitness and performance will be crucial in upcoming fixtures.

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•Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick against LASK in the Champions League.
•Alexander Isak has not played for two matches due to injury.
•Liverpool prepares to face Brentford this weekend.
•Graeme Souness expressed concerns over the squad's fitness and durability.
•Hugo Ekitike is out following an Achilles injury recovery.

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Graeme Souness sends warning to Liverpool over ‘fragile’ duo

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