Liverpool Back In Business With Five Star Showing In Europe
Liverpool supporters can breathe again after a ruthless 5,1 triumph in Frankfurt that ended a worrying sequence of four successive defeats. Credit goes to Lewis Steele on his YouTube channel for highlighting the key talking points from a night that felt like a reset for Arne Slot and his players. It was not perfect, however it delivered relief and optimism for a fanbase that feared history repeating from 1953.
Relief After A Difficult Month
Lewis Steele captured the mood succinctly. “Liverpool’s losing run is over after a terrible month as they are 5-1 winners here in Frankfurt.” That line will resonate with Reds everywhere who lived through the last few weeks with growing anxiety.
For a spell, the worst looked possible. “They absolutely deserved to win. For nine first-half minutes though, we were all thinking of the worst and heading for a fifth straight defeat for the first time since 1953.” Those few minutes mirrored the fragility seen recently, however what followed flipped the narrative entirely.
Nine Minutes That Changed Everything
Football so often swings on tiny momentum shifts and this tie turned in record speed. “That nine minutes of panic was then followed by nine minutes of brilliant football as they scored three goals in the following nine minutes.”
That burst of quality showcased what Slot has been working toward. Intensity returned, confidence flowed and crucially, Liverpool remembered how to punish opponents. It was fast, efficient and clinical, a reminder of the title winning standards reached in Slot’s debut campaign.
Hugo Ekitike provided the headline moment. “The first goal of the night was my pick of the bunch with Hugo Ekitike powering himself through the Frankfurt defence after a brilliant ball by Andy Robertson.” Steele was right to highlight the technique and strength displayed. “You think Ekitike has a lot to do, but he eases past the defender and produces a brilliant finish.”
This is a player who has been under scrutiny since arriving on Merseyside, so a performance of this magnitude can serve as a springboard. It also prompted an obvious question. “What on earth was he doing on the bench at Chelsea and against Man United on Sunday?” Many supporters will echo that sentiment and Slot might reflect on selection decisions going forward as fixtures pile up.
Injury Clouds After The Win
The victory was emphatic, however not without frustration. Jeremie Frimpong’s fitness remains a concern and could shape Liverpool’s approach in the coming weeks. “One negative though is Jeremie Frimpong’s injury, which looked like a hamstring issue.” That alone is enough to worry fans given the nature of hamstring setbacks with explosive full backs.
Steele added further context. “He already done his hamstring earlier this season, so that’s two injuries in his short Liverpool career already.” A repeat issue so early into his time at the club is not ideal, especially for a player recruited to add dynamism on the right flank. “He will be assessed by Liverpool’s medical team and we should have an update from Arne Slot on Friday.”
If Frimpong is sidelined again, depth in that area will be tested. With Alexander Isak also managing fitness problems this week, Liverpool will be cautious as the schedule intensifies.
Final Thoughts
This win alone will not solve everything, however it felt like the first step back to the rhythm and control associated with Slot’s best football. Five goals away in Europe is always telling and the reaction after a month of disappointment hints at character. The key now is to turn a statement performance into a genuine revival.
