Arne Slot's final team selection of the Premier League season promises to be one of his most complex yet, with eight players across both sides carrying injury concerns ahead of Sunday's clash with Brentford.

The spotlight falls heaviest on Mohamed Salah, whose participation hangs in the balance after a week that epitomised the uncertainty surrounding his Anfield future. The Egyptian only returned from hamstring troubles last Friday, leaving Slot to weigh up whether to risk his talisman in what could be his Liverpool farewell.

Salah's explosive statement following the Villa defeat has only added another layer of intrigue to the selection puzzle. His comments placed serious doubt over his involvement against the Bees, creating a dilemma that extends far beyond mere fitness concerns.

Two other key figures face their own fitness battles. Alisson hasn't featured for two months, whilst Alexander Isak has been managing an issue that's kept him out of two of the last three matches. Slot's Friday update on the pair was cautiously optimistic at best.

"Ali will train with us today, so that's positive," Slot revealed. "Alex trains for the first time with us today - parts of what we are going to do. So, to a certain extent, both positive."

The measured tone suggests neither goalkeeper nor defender are guaranteed starters, even if they prove their fitness in training.

There's better news regarding Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong, both absent against Villa but pictured in Saturday's training session. Their inclusion in the squad looks increasingly likely, providing Slot with crucial depth for the season's final act.

The injury list extends to long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni, all pushing for returns before 2026 concludes but unlikely to feature against Brentford.

Across the divide, Thomas Frank's Brentford arrive with their own casualty concerns. Rico Henry remains the most significant absence, the English left-back sidelined since early March with a thigh problem that's proven stubbornly persistent.

Former Red Fabio Carvalho continues his recovery from serious knee surgery, whilst midfielder Antoni Milambo, limited to just one Bees appearance this season, also remains unavailable.

The subplot that's captured supporters' imagination involves another former Liverpool captain. Jordan Henderson's potential involvement has been the subject of intense speculation, with many hoping the ex-skipper receives a proper Anfield farewell after missing out on one during his Saudi Arabia departure.

Salah himself has been vocal about his desire to see Henderson honoured. Speaking to Steven Gerrard last month, he was unequivocal in his support for his former teammate.

"I think for the last game of the season against Brentford, the people in the city know how much it meant to Hendo being here," Salah explained. "Captain of the club, here longer than me, Robbo, Virg, he did not get the farewell he deserved."

The Egyptian's words carry extra weight given his own uncertain future. "I don't know how the club is going to manage it, I have no plan but I really wish they do something special for him because he has been one of the best players at this club and without him, we don't achieve what we achieved."

Henderson has made two substitute appearances recently, suggesting he's back in contention after his own injury setbacks.

For Slot, Sunday's selection represents more than just tactical considerations. It's about managing bodies, emotions and expectations in equal measure. The Dutchman must balance competitive integrity with sentiment, fitness with farewell gestures.

With so many variables in play, Sunday's teamsheet promises to tell its own story about Liverpool's season-ending priorities and perhaps offer hints about what lies ahead.