Eintracht Frankfurt Takes On Liverpool in UCL Match

Match Coverage

Arne Slot implemented multiple adjustments to the first eleven following the setback to Manchester United over the weekend. Salah starting on the bench is one of the major surprises, while Wirtz returns to the starting side. Ekitike, Jones, and Frimpong—all of whom made a difference as substitutes in the last game—have been included in the starting eleven, together with Robertson. Kerkez, Conor Bradley, and Alexis Mac Allister are on the substitutes' bench, while Ryan Gravenberch is unavailable because of an ankle injury.

Lineup Announcement

How the Reds line up to face Frankfurt 🔴 #UCL

Preamble

Following suffering four fixtures in a row, the Reds aren't quite entering unknown territory. But, the previous occasion the club lost five consecutive losses in a row was during 1953, under Don Welsh. That campaign resulted in relegation from the top flight.

Now, nobody's claiming that the team face relegation this season. But Arne Slot will be keen to prevent making that bit of history. The team must get their Premier League and European seasons back on track quickly.

Eintracht Frankfurt's initial matches in this season's tournament both ended 5-1—a victory at home over Galatasaray and an loss on the road at Atletico Madrid. The Reds, meanwhile, have defeated the side Eintracht were beaten by, and lost to the one they beat. Therefore, forecasting this match is especially challenging.

The exciting fun begins at 8pm UK time. Kickoff is here!

Alexa Smith
Alexa Smith

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