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Why Liverpool’s trip to Germany for Champions League game was delayed

Why Liverpool need to drop Mo Salah
  • Liverpool's flight to Germany for their Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt was delayed due to a mechanical issue with the plane.
  • The delay led to the cancellation of the club's scheduled pre-match press conference in Frankfurt.
  • The team eventually departed over three hours later than planned, aiming to arrive before the airport closed.
  • Head coach Arne Slot is attempting to prevent Liverpool from losing a fifth successive match, a feat not seen in 73 years.
  • Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was absent from training due to an ankle injury, though Wataru Endo has returned to training.
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