“They have shown that they were a waste of funds so I’m going to make use of the players we had before and I think Salah can be used in a different position today” – This is according Arne Slot as he makes a tough decision as he leaves out a £232m trio and a Salah position change confirmed as the confirmed line-ups for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool ‎

 

Liverpool will be determined to recover from a poor run of four consecutive defeats as they travel from Anfield to face Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial Champions League clash on Wednesday. Manager Arne Slot is eager to return to winning form, having last secured a victory on September 20.

The Reds’ recent 2–1 loss to rivals Manchester United — sealed by a late Harry Maguire header — has left them four points behind league leaders Arsenal, denting their hopes of retaining the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt also endured frustration over the weekend, conceding a late equaliser against Freiburg, and now turn their focus to hosting the English giants at Deutsche Bank Park.

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### **Eintracht Frankfurt Team News**
Jonathan Burkardt has stepped up impressively to replace former star Hugo Ekitike, who joined Liverpool over the summer. After netting twice in the draw against Freiburg, the 24-year-old German forward is expected to lead the attack once again.

Head coach Dino Toppmöller will be pleased to have almost his full squad available. However, young full-back Elias Baum remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Oscar Højlund is also unavailable. Jessic Ngankam is not eligible to feature after being left out of the club’s Champions League squad.

During his pre-match press conference, Toppmöller confirmed:
> “Elias Baum and Oscar Højlund are both out through injury. Aside from that, everyone’s fit. Rasmus Kristensen is a player I always want on the pitch. If he starts, he may not play the full 90 minutes; if not, he’ll definitely come off the bench.”

**Predicted Eintracht Frankfurt Line-up:**
Zetterer; Kristensen, Koch, Amenda, Theate; Larsson, Chaibi; Doan, Uzun, Brown; Burkardt.

**Predicted Substitutes:** Santos (GK), Collins, Chandler, Buta, Knauff, Skhiri, Dahoud, Bahoya, Götze, Wahi, Batshuayi.

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### **Liverpool Team News**
Liverpool could be without midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who suffered an ankle twist during a challenge with Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo last weekend. His absence may force Slot to reshuffle his midfield options.

Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue to stand in for the injured Alisson Becker, while defender Giovanni Leoni remains out long-term after rupturing his ACL in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton.

High-profile summer arrivals Alexander Isak, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong — signed for a combined £232 million — are expected to start from the bench.

Slot was unable to hold his usual pre-match press conference due to travel delays but offered an update after the United match:
> “I took Gravenberch off because he twisted his ankle. We’ll assess it, but with three matches in seven days, recovery time is short. Thankfully, we have several strong midfield options.”

**Predicted Liverpool Line-up:**
Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah; Ekitike.

**Predicted Substitutes:** Woodman (GK), Gomez, Kerkez, Bradley, Frimpong, Nyoni, Endo, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Danns, Isak.

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Both sides head into this fixture eager to rediscover form, but with Liverpool under pressure to end their losing streak and Frankfurt looking to capitalise on home advantage, Wednesday’s clash promises to be a high-stakes encounter in the Champions League group stage.