Liverpool head into their Champions League clash against Frankfurt in poor form, having suffered four consecutive defeats \u2014 the latest coming against Manchester United last weekend.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t lived up to expectations this season and might benefit from a spell on the bench.<\/p>\n
Mohamed Salah
\nLiverpool\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak
\nSigned on deadline day, Isak missed pre-season and has yet to settle into Slot\u2019s system. With just one goal \u2014 against Championship side Southampton in the Carabao Cup \u2014 the Swede hasn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
Milos Kerkez
\nThe 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\u2019s leadership, energy, and reliability could help steady the defence and inject confidence back into the team.<\/p>\n
In short, resting Salah, Isak, and Kerkez could give Liverpool a much-needed spark \u2014 and a chance to get back to winning ways against Frankfurt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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