Frankfurt, Germany, October 23 (AP) – Liverpool's star forward Mohamed Salah has been relegated to the bench for just the second time this season as manager Arne Slot aims to break the team's four-game losing streak in their Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Stepping in for Salah, Hugo Ekitiké makes a return to the starting lineup, ready to face his former club Frankfurt on Wednesday. Additionally, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is set for his first appearance on German soil since his summer transfer to Liverpool.
Speaking to broadcaster DAZN before the game, Slot emphasized his expectations for his forwards, stating, "Off the ball, they must work tirelessly every moment." He further remarked, "These players are special, and they need to demonstrate their uniqueness when we are in possession."
Slot has shuffled his lineup, putting midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, right back Conor Bradley, and left back Milos Kerkez on the bench. This move follows an unchanged squad for Liverpool's recent Premier League defeats to Chelsea and Manchester United.
Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch did not accompany the team to Germany after suffering an ankle twist in the loss to United. AP SSC SSC
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