After a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, Liverpool’s trip to Germany offers a chance to reassert control. The Reds boast an unbeaten run of 14 matches against German opposition (W11 D3) since 2002, winning eight of the last nine. Their last visit ended in a 4–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Matchday 4 last season — their fourth consecutive clean sheet against Bundesliga clubs. However, Slot’s men have lost their last two away games in the Champions League, a rare dip for a side that has otherwise won 13 of their last 15 group-stage fixtures (L2). There will be added intrigue surrounding Hugo Ekitiké, who swapped Frankfurt for Liverpool this summer after scoring 26 goals in 64 appearances across two seasons for the German side. His return could define the narrative, while Mohamed Salah, sitting on 48 Champions League goals, is just two shy of becoming the first African player to reach 50 in the competition. Slot will be hoping his side puts an end to a four-game losing run [WLLLL] across all competitions when the Reds appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation, having Hugo Ekitike in attack.