EFL Cup, Grimsby and Brentford
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Federico Chiesa Reflects on Liverpool’s Silent Dressing Room After Brentford DefeatLiverpool’s defeat at Brentford left more than just another mark on their recent form, it exposed a moment of
"Fans can always get excited. I wanted all the staff to go over and engage with them because it was a long way for them to travel. That's what it's about: players and fans. The fans can get as excited as they want." After making his full Bees debut and registering a goal and an assist, winger Reiss Nelson said:
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4th-tier Grimsby loses to Brentford to end impressive run in League Cup. Wrexham knocked out
Fourth-tier Grimsby's impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday. Brentford won 5-0 at Blundell Park, the scene of Manchester United's stunning loss to Grimsby in the second round in August.
It was a deflating defeat for Arne Slot's men as Federico Chiesa revealed the scenario inside the Liverpool dressing room where players were left speechless after losing four league games in a row.
Premier League referees have been told to stamp down on strong challenges after Mohamed Salah went crunching into Brentford's Kevin Schade.
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Grimsby v Brentford: Team news
Grimsby Town, who sit sixth in League Two, include midfielder George McEachran in their starting XI. McEachran came through the academy at Chelsea and was an unused substitute for the Blues in the 2019 Europa League final,
La impresionante racha de Grimsby de la cuarta división en la Copa de la Liga Inglesa llegó a su fin el martes, con una goleada ante el Brentford de la Liga Premier.
Matt Le Tissier has singled out Keith Andrews for praise after an impressive start as Brentford boss and thinks they have more than enough to avoid the drop this season.
Follow build-up, team news, scores & text updates as Wycombe Wanderers host Fulham, Grimsby Town face Brentford & Wrexham host Cardiff City.
No title defence is over after nine league games, but Liverpool’s attempt feels like it is heading that way quickly. Title winners do not lose four games in a row, but they also rarely look as disjointed as Slot’s side currently do.
Reiss Nelson was on form for Brentford in their 5-0 win over Grimsby in the EFL Cup as he could benefit from Dang Ouattara's bad display.
Follow build-up, team news, scores & text updates as Wycombe Wanderers host Fulham, Grimsby Town face Brentford & Wrexham host Cardiff City.