Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has labelled Liverpool “the best team in the world” following his side’s 2-0 defeat against the Premier League leaders on Saturday.
The two teams were heading for a goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium before a stoppage-time brace from Darwin Nunez claimed all three points for the visitors.
Frank lamented his team’s missed opportunities after the match but was full of praise for Arne Slot’s side.
“I thought we played a really good game against the best team in the world right now,” Frank told BBC Sport. “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.”
Frank added that Liverpool should be considered favourites to win the league title and, having also played title rivals Arsenal and reigning champions Manchester City this month, the Brentford head coach said he believed Slot’s side are superior.
“We just played City and Arsenal and now Liverpool, in a short amount of time,” he said. “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 (the title).”
Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool head coach in the summer, has his team in impressive form in the league. The leaders have only lost one game all season, a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in September.
Liverpool’s win maintained their advantage at the top of the table, while Brentford are in 11th, seven points off the European places.
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