Liverpool host Brentford aiming to finish a difficult season by securing Champions League qualification. A draw would be sufficient for Liverpool to clinch a place in next season’s competition, and their goal difference advantage over Bournemouth suggests qualification is likely even if results are unfavorable. The match is expected to be Mohamed Salah’s final game for the club, with Andrew Robertson also set to say farewell to Anfield. Salah’s recent criticism of Liverpool’s style after a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa has been met with diplomatic comments from Arne Slot, who declined to confirm whether Salah will play. Brentford seek European football for the first time in their history, but their qualification depends on other results, making a draw potentially insufficient.
"Liverpool host Brentford as they look to end a difficult season by clinching Champions League qualification, with Mohamed Salah set to bid farewell to the club. A draw will be enough for Liverpool to seal their place in next season's Champions League. However, given their goal difference advantage over sixth-placed Bournemouth, the Reds are likely to qualify regardless of the result."
"Salah published a damning post on social media following Liverpool's 4-2 loss at Aston Villa last time out, calling for Liverpool to return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear". In his response, Slot was diplomatic, saying that he and Salah both "want the best for this club". However, when asked if Salah would be involved in his goodbye game, Slot replied: "I never say anything about team selection.""
"Yet it is unclear whether Salah will get the chance to make an appearance as he ends a storied career at the club. The game will be Salah's last in a Liverpool shirt, while full-back Andrew Robertson will also say farewell to Anfield. Regardless of Salah or Robertson's involvement, Brentford will be looking to put something of a dampener on those send-offs as they seek to seal European football for the first time in their history."
"The Bees' destiny is out of their own hands after Chelsea's win over Tottenham saw them fall out of the top eight of the Premier League. Even victory at Anfield will not be enough for Brentford if Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea both win their respective games against Manchester United and Sunderland. A draw is likely to be insufficient. And Brentford boss Keith Andrews knows his side will need to be at their best to cap an impressive season with an historic achievement."
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