6 players could miss Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool
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Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt could be without up to six players for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match due to injuries.
Liverpool absences:
- Alisson Becker: The first-choice Liverpool goalkeeper remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during their 1-0 Champions League loss to Galatasaray on September 30. He is unlikely to return before the November international break.
- Ryan Gravenberch: The Dutch midfielder twisted his ankle during Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, leaving his participation against Frankfurt uncertain. Manager Arne Slot highlighted that his status will be clearer after further assessment.
- Wataru Endo: The Japan captain was absent from the squad against Manchester United after missing international duty due to a suspected hamstring injury. He is also doubtful for the match against Frankfurt.
- Giovanni Leoni: The young defender is out long-term after tearing his ACL on his Liverpool debut and is not expected back this season.
- Ibrahima Konate: Although Konate has resumed training following a thigh injury, his readiness for Frankfurt’s game remains unclear.
Eintracht Frankfurt absences:
- Elias Baum: The 19-year-old Frankfurt right-back is sidelined with a thigh injury expected to keep him out until mid-November.
Manager Arne Slot emphasized the challenge of having multiple players doubtful with limited recovery time between fixtures but expressed confidence in Liverpool’s squad depth. Updates on player fitness were expected ahead of the midweek Champions League fixture.