Liverpool Lesson with Wirtz: 'Number too big' for Frankfurt - Eintracht Frankfurt's Defensive Struggles Exposed in 1–5 Liverpool Rout
Eintracht Frankfurt's defensive woes were laid bare once again as they suffered a 1–5 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Liverpool's Florian Wirtz finally had a successful game in his home country after weeks of poor performances.
Frankfurt has conceded 27 goals in their last eight competitive matches, highlighting their defensive struggles. This was evident against Liverpool, who made it 'too easy' according to Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Frankfurt's sporting director, Markus Krösche, called for more aggression and conviction in duels after the match.
Wirtz, who has been struggling in recent weeks, marked a turning point in his season. He set up two goals for Liverpool, showcasing his potential. This result, along with Bayer Leverkusen's heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (2:7), underscores the broader issue for Bundesliga sides in the Champions League. Beyond Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, Germany's top-flight clubs appear to lack the quality to compete at the highest level.
Eintracht Frankfurt remains a team under siege, with their Champions League schedule not getting any easier. They will need to address these problems quickly to avoid further heavy defeats. Meanwhile, Wirtz's performance against Frankfurt could signal a return to form, which will be crucial for Liverpool's ambitions this season.
