Frankfurt Takes On The Reds in Champions League Fixture
Match Coverage
Arne Slot implemented multiple changes to the first eleven following the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United last Sunday. Salah being dropped is among the major surprises, while Florian Wirtz returns to the starting side. Ekitike, Jones, and Frimpong—all of whom brought impact as substitutes in the last game—are also included in the lineup, along with Andy Robertson. Milos Kerkez, Bradley, and Mac Allister drop to the substitutes' bench, while Gravenberch is absent due to an ankle issue.
Lineup Announcement
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Pre-Match Context
After losing four fixtures consecutively, the Reds are not exactly entering unfamiliar ground. But, the previous occasion the team suffered five losses in a row was back in 1953, under Don Welsh. That campaign ended in relegation from the first division.
Currently, nobody's claiming that the team face relegation now. But the manager will be eager to avoid making that bit of history. The team must get their domestic and European seasons on course quickly.
Eintracht Frankfurt's initial matches in this year's competition both ended 5-1—a home win over Galatasaray and an loss on the road at Madrid. The Reds, meanwhile, have beaten the side Eintracht lost to, and been defeated by the team they won against. So, predicting this game is especially difficult.
The unpredictable action begins at 8pm UK time. Kickoff is here!