Liverpool name 21-man squad to play Frankfurt – no Ryan Gravenberch

Liverpool have announced the 21-man squad flying to Germany ahead of their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

The Reds will look to put their miserable form behind them when they face Bundesliga side Frankfurt in their third game of the league phase this week.

Arne Slot has a strong squad to choose from, with 21 players making the flight to Frankfurt, but Ryan Gravenberch is not available due to an ankle problem.

Wataru Endo has been deemed fit enough to travel after missing Japan’s friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil during the international break as well as Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Man United.

Alisson remains out along with long-term absentees Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic and Jayden Danns.

Trey Nyoni, meanwhile, is the only player from training not to be included as he is set to lead the U19s in their UEFA Youth League fixture in the hours preceding the first-team match.

Slot is likely to make a number of changes amid calls to shake things up, with the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Curtis Jones in contention.

Federico Chiesa strengthened his case for a first Champions League start of the season with another assist off the bench against Man United.

Andy Robertson and Joe Gomez are also options if Slot opts for more changes to his back line.

Gravenberch’s ankle issue will prompt a change in midfield but Milos Kerkez, Conor Bradley, Alexis Mac Allister and Alexander Isak could also drop out.

There is a big decision to be made over Mohamed Salah, too, with the Egyptian struggling for his usual free-scoring form and already named on the bench for the 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray last month.

Slot and Dominik Szoboszlai were scheduled to hold a press conference at Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park at 6.30pm UK time, but a flight delay ensured it could not take place.