Liverpool prepare for Frankfurt clash after flight delays

Liverpool, on the again of 4 consecutive defeats, did not get a simple journey even on their deliberate journey to Germany final evening.

The 4pm flight to Frankfurt was kicked again to just about 8pm after a problem was found with the airplane.

It meant that not solely did the gamers have to hold round Liverpool John Lennon airport, but additionally stadium apply and press conferences have been cancelled.

UEFA have indicated that the reds won’t be fined for this breach of their contractual obligations as a result of matter being out of their arms.

It’s not ideally suited preparation because the reds search to keep away from defeat – Liverpool having not sustained 5 consecutive defeats since 1953 – a full six years earlier than even Invoice Shankly arrived at Anfield.

Frankfurt are but to maintain a clear sheet this season, couple that with the reds defensive misdemeanours – you’d be a courageous soul to be backing a 0-0 tonight.

Slot mentioned that the construct as much as the sport shouldn’t be hampered by the late arrival into Germany:

‘It won’t impression the build-up to the sport. That can not be an excuse for the sport.’

What may impression the sport is the damage to Ryan Gravenberch who misses the journey after sustaining an ankle damage within the defeat to Man Utd.

Kick off is at 8pm tonight within the Deutsche Financial institution Area.