Liverpool's pre-season preparations took another hit as they fell to a thrilling 4-3 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in a high-scoring friendly clash. The Reds, who have already lost to Manchester United and drawn with Crystal Palace this summer, looked far from their best defensively.
Defensive Concerns for Klopp
Jurgen Klopp's side conceded four goals for the second consecutive match, with Frankfurt's attackers exploiting gaps in Liverpool's backline. While the German manager experimented with his lineup, the defensive frailties will worry fans ahead of their Premier League opener against Chelsea.
Bright Spots in Attack
On a positive note, Liverpool showed their trademark attacking flair with goals from Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and new signing Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine midfielder's strike was particularly impressive, offering a glimpse of what he could bring to the team this season.
Frankfurt Impress Ahead of Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt demonstrated why they're considered dark horses in this season's Bundesliga title race. Their quick transitions and clinical finishing punished Liverpool's defensive mistakes, with new signing Hugo Ekitike getting on the scoresheet.
With the Premier League season just weeks away, Klopp will need to address his team's defensive issues quickly if they hope to challenge for the title. Liverpool fans will be hoping this was just a pre-season blip rather than a sign of things to come.
