Overview
- Arne Slot confirmed Alexander Isak is a groin injury "question mark" for the weekend, with Jeremie Frimpong out for weeks and Alisson Becker set to be unavailable for longer.
- Ryan Gravenberch missed the Frankfurt trip with an ankle issue and was due a late assessment before the visit to Brentford.
- Liverpool snapped a four-match losing run by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the Champions League, with Florian Wirtz recording two assists.
- Mohamed Salah was benched in Frankfurt and is on a six-game goalless run, while Slot welcomed his displeasure at being dropped and reiterated faith in his finishing.
- Pundit noise has intensified over the No. 9 role, with Alan Shearer backing Hugo Ekitike as first choice and Chris Sutton questioning Isak’s fitness and preparation.