Liverpool’s Frankfurt Preparations Hit By Travel Chaos As Gravenberch Ruled Out

‎Liverpool’s preparations for their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt were disrupted by a three-hour flight delay caused by technical issues.

‎The setback forced the club to cancel its scheduled pre-match press conference in Germany.

‎Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was left out of the 21-man travelling squad after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

‎The English champions are hoping to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat for the first time in 73 years against free-scoring Frankfurt.

‎”Our pre-match press conference for the clash with Eintracht Frankfurt has been cancelled,” Liverpool said in a statement.

‎”A delay in the squad’s scheduled flight out to Frankfurt, due to technical issues with the aircraft, means the briefing will now not be able to take place.”

‎Gravenberch’s absence could open the door for Florian Wirtz as he returns to his homeland.

‎Wirtz has been left out by Arne Slot for the last two Premier League games after an underwhelming start to his Liverpool career since a £100 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.

‎Hugo Ekitike is also expected to come back into the side against his former club after leaving Frankfurt for Anfield in a £69 million move in July.

‎Both sides have three points from their opening two Champions League games.