One £100m Star Set to Be Dropped as Another Returns to the Lineup
Another chance: Florian Wirtz
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces a number of big selection calls tonight as his side travel to Germany to take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, desperate to end a dire run of form.
The Reds have suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a shocking first home league loss in ten years to arch-rivals Manchester United. That poor streak also includes a setback in Europe, losing away to Galatasaray, leaving Slot under mounting pressure to steady the ship.
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the match is the potential return of Hugo Ekitike, who could start against his former club, while £125million signing Alexander Isak may be relegated to the bench after a string of underwhelming performances.
Further back, Ryan Gravenberch remains a doubt after missing training on Tuesday due to the ankle problem that forced him off against United. Curtis Jones is in line to replace him, while Alexis Mac Allister—despite struggling to match last season’s consistency—looks set to retain his place in midfield.
At the back, Andy Robertson is expected to reclaim his starting spot from Milos Kerkez, and Joe Gomez is pushing hard to start ahead of Ibrahima Konaté.
Meanwhile, young German star Florian Wirtz is tipped to get another chance to impress in attack as Liverpool look to rediscover their creative spark.
Predicted Liverpool XI
Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Doubts: Endo
Injured: Alisson, Leoni, Gravenberch
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 8pm BST
🏟️ Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
📺 How to Watch: TNT Sports
🚨 Additional Note:
Liverpool scouts were reportedly present at a recent Bournemouth match to observe forward Antoine Semenyo, according to multiple sources — fueling speculation about potential attacking reinforcements ahead of the January window. 👀
