Liverpool head to Germany desperately seeking a turnaround after four consecutive defeats, including a bruising home loss to Manchester United. Arne Slot is under mounting scrutiny, and Wednesday\u2019s Champions League meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt could prove decisive. Another loss would be the club\u2019s fifth in a row\u2014their worst streak since 1953\u2014making this a must-win encounter.<\/p>\n
Changes are anticipated in the lineup. Florian Wirtz, one of the few recent positives, is expected to keep his place as the central playmaker, while Hugo Ekitike could lead the attack alongside Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.<\/p>\n
With Ryan Gravenberch sidelined by injury, Curtis Jones is likely to return in midfield next to Dominik Szoboszlai, who may replace the struggling Alexis Mac Allister.<\/p>\n
At the back, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 is pushing to partner Virgil van Dijk, with Jeremie Frimpong and Andy Robertson set to operate as full-backs. Giorgi Mamardashvili continues in goal, standing in for the injured Alisson Becker.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aimed at restoring balance between attack and defense\u2014something that\u2019s been missing in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
With confidence fragile and momentum fading, Slot will view this trip as a chance to reset. A positive performance in Frankfurt could not only revive Liverpool\u2019s Champions League hopes but also restore belief in a squad still struggling to hit its stride this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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