Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 (Kristensen 26) Liverpool (Ekitike 35, Van Dijk 39, Konaté 44, Gakpo 66, Szoboszlai 70)
Liverpool banished the spectre of a fifth successive defeat with a five-goal rout of Eintracht Frankfurt plus several ticks on Arne Slot’s wish list. There was set-piece prowess, two assists from Florian Wirtz, ruthless finishing and, most importantly of all, that winning feeling again as Liverpool brought their losing streak to a shuddering halt.
Slot’s team conceded first yet again but that, and a subdued 45 minute display from Alexander Isak, were only minor complaints on a night when the Premier League champions rediscovered their edge. Their head coach deserves credit for several bold moves that underpinned a sizeable improvement and ensured all three of Eintracht’s Champions League games this season have finished 5-1.
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