Liverpool are without Alexis Mac Allister for the first time in a league game this season due to suspension.
Virgil van Dijk is expected to return after illness but Ryan Gravenberch is a doubt with a knee issue.
Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken has recovered from the dead leg that forced him off against West Ham.
Josh Dasilva and Keane Lewis-Potter are nearing a comeback but Rico Henry, Mikkel Damsgaard, Aaron Hickey, Kevin Schade and Ivan Toney remain out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Brentford's only win in their 11 visits to face Liverpool was by 4-3 in the top flight in November 1937.