Overview
- Liverpool halted a four-game skid with a 5-1 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt, where Florian Wirtz supplied two assists.
- Alexander Isak left Frankfurt with a groin issue and is listed as doubtful, with Arne Slot hoping the striker is not out for weeks and Hugo Ekitike expected to lead the line.
- The champions visit Brentford on Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium seeking to stop a three-match Premier League losing run, as the Bees arrive off a deserved win at West Ham.
- Team selection remains under the microscope, with Mohamed Salah’s form questioned, Jeremie Frimpong sidelined, Conor Bradley in line at right-back, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai impressing, and Ryan Gravenberch a fitness doubt.
- Go Ahead Eagles coach Melvin Boel said Liverpool shared Aston Villa footage to help the Dutch side’s Europa League preparation, an unusual instance of cross-club assistance.