Three Liverpool players who deserve to be dropped for the Champions League showdown against Frankfurt

Liverpool head into their Champions League clash against Frankfurt in poor form, having suffered four consecutive defeats — the latest coming against Manchester United last weekend.

Manager Arne Slot is under pressure to find a solution, and making bold changes to his starting lineup could be the key to turning things around. Some players simply haven’t lived up to expectations this season and might benefit from a spell on the bench.

Mohamed Salah
Liverpool’s talisman has been far from his best this campaign. After a stellar 2024/25 season, Salah looks out of rhythm and a shadow of his former self. Federico Chiesa, meanwhile, has been highly effective whenever called upon — averaging a goal contribution every 34 minutes despite not starting a single match. Slot could send a strong message by starting Chiesa: rewarding his form while giving Salah a much-needed reset.

Alexander Isak
Signed on deadline day, Isak missed pre-season and has yet to settle into Slot’s system. With just one goal — against Championship side Southampton in the Carabao Cup — the Swede hasn’t provided the cutting edge Liverpool need. In contrast, Hugo Ekitike looks sharper and more composed in front of goal. Facing his former club Frankfurt could also give Ekitike the motivation to make a big impact if given the start.

Milos Kerkez
The young Hungarian left-back has shown flashes of promise since arriving, but his inexperience and inconsistency have been evident, particularly in the defeat to Manchester United where he made costly errors. For now, it might be wise to restore Andrew Robertson to the lineup. The Scotsman’s leadership, energy, and reliability could help steady the defence and inject confidence back into the team.

In short, resting Salah, Isak, and Kerkez could give Liverpool a much-needed spark — and a chance to get back to winning ways against Frankfurt.