Liverpool news: Isak rescues Iraola's side at Brentford as Szoboszlai and Frimpong take knocks

Liverpool left the Gtech with all three points after a 2-1 win that turned on Yehor Yarmolyuk's red card. Brentford had led at half-time, and Bradley Barcola's missed sitter in the 20th minute summed up a frustrating first half for the visitors.

The game shifted when the hosts were reduced to nine men, and Liverpool finally made the extra space count. Victor Munoz equalised before Alexander Isak struck the winner to complete the comeback.

Andoni Iraola praised his side's patience afterwards, saying the three points were 'very valuable' in a game where his team 'had something to lose'.

Florian Wirtz was voted Liverpool's Carlsberg Player of the Match at Brentford after recording a chance-creation figure the club says has not been seen in the Premier League for 15 years.

The German playmaker was at the centre of everything Liverpool did going forward, and his performance drew praise from pundits and supporters alike. On the same afternoon, Virgil van Dijk captained Liverpool for the 200th time, becoming the eighth player in the club's history to reach that mark.

For a side still finding its rhythm under a new manager, those two milestones say something about the blend of old leadership and new invention carrying this team.

The win came with a cost. Dominik Szoboszlai, back in the starting line-up after missing the Manchester City and LASK games, was forced off at Brentford, and Jeremie Frimpong followed him down the tunnel.

Andoni Iraola addressed both injuries after the match, though the full picture will not be clear until the players are assessed. Szoboszlai's return had been billed as a boost before kick-off, which makes his withdrawal all the more frustrating.

With a busy run of fixtures ahead, Liverpool's medical staff have a big week in front of them.