Liverpool encounters airplane trouble

Liverpool faced a technical problem with their aircraft right before traveling to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, causing disruptions to the team’s travel schedule and coach Arne Slot’s press briefing.

Liverpool ran into trouble just before their Champions League away game against Eintracht Frankfurt when their team plane suffered a technical fault, forcing the cancellation of coach Arne Slot’s travel plans and press conference.

According to the schedule, the “Reds” were set to fly to Germany on Tuesday evening (local time) after a morning training session at the AXA training center. However, the technical problem delayed the flight, compelling the club to cancel the pre-match press conference. In an official statement, Liverpool clarified: “The pre-match press conference for the game against Eintracht Frankfurt has been canceled due to the flight to Germany being delayed by a technical issue with the aircraft.”

This incident occurred at a sensitive time, as Arne Slot’s team is under heavy pressure following four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a 0-1 loss to Manchester United at Anfield last weekend. In the Champions League, Liverpool won 3-2 against Atletico Madrid in the opener but then fell to Galatasaray. A poor result against Frankfurt could push the “Reds” into a real crisis.

Former star Jamie Carragher recently advised coach Slot to consider resting Mohamed Salah during away matches, suggesting that the Egyptian star’s form has declined and requires proper rotation. This is a delicate decision since Salah has been Liverpool’s attacking icon for many years.

Meanwhile, Frankfurt is also struggling after a 1-5 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Europe and a 0-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Both teams are desperate for points, making the upcoming match a crucial test for their hopes of advancing from the group stage.

Liverpool’s midfielder Ryan Gravenberch’s participation remains uncertain due to a minor injury. The “Reds” face the risk of losing five consecutive matches — a streak unseen since the 1950s. Despite the unexpected setback, coach Arne Slot affirmed the squad’s determination to win and regain supporters’ confidence.