Brentford manager Thomas Frank has reflected on his team’s loss against Liverpool, calling the Reds the best team in the world right now.
“I thought we played a really good game against the best team in the world right now. We did a lot of things right. We defended very well. We gave the opportunities away but not too big.
“We probably lacked the final cutting edge. We had some good chances and opportunities that never became opportunities because of the last pass or touch. Their centre-backs were exceptionally good.”
On the first goal: “It’s a deflection that could drop anywhere else because he blocks the cross but it dropped perfectly for Trent Alexander-Arnold to play into Nunez. Tough to take but pleased with performance.
“We always try to win the game from minute one despite who’s coming here. We knew they’d have the ball a bit more but we believed we could win the game.
“Yes. I think we just played City and Arsenal and now Liverpool, in a short amount of time. For me they’re a level above the two teams. They’re complete. Their work ethic, the way they track back, are good indicators. They’re so good all over the pitch. Such a threat going forward. These are really, really good. It’s the best team in the Premier League and the world. They’re huge favourites to win it,” said Frank.
Alisson hails Liverpool’s ‘great result’ and Darwin Nunez’s quality
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has expressed his delight with the team’s hard-fought win, praising their determination and resilience in the face of a tough opponent.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Alisson said: “We fight a lot and I believe we deserved the three points with the way we played.
“The opponent is really hard to play against with the way they mark, man for man, it’s not easy.”
Alisson also singled out Darwin Nunez for praise, highlighting the striker’s quality and importance to the team.
“This shows his quality and how important he is for this team,” Alisson said.
The goalkeeper praised Nunez’s attitude and work rate, both on and off the pitch. “He’s working hard every day,” Alisson said.
“You can say he doesn’t score too much this season, but today he did really well, not only with the goals but with his attitude and the way he fights for every ball.”