Liverpool's preparations for their crucial Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt have been thrown into disarray following a significant flight delay. The team's travel plans were disrupted on Tuesday due to technical issues with their aircraft, adding to the challenges facing the Premier League club as they seek to overcome a recent slump in form.

The squad, managed by Arne Slot, was scheduled to depart from Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Tuesday afternoon after completing a training session. However, the flight was delayed by more than three hours, forcing the players to wait at the airport. The club confirmed that the pre-match press conference, which was scheduled to take place in Frankfurt, had been cancelled due to the travel disruption. "A delay in the squad's scheduled flight out to Frankfurt, due to technical issues with the aircraft, means the briefing will now not be able to take place," the club stated.

The delay has not only impacted Liverpool's travel schedule, but also their pre-match preparations. The team trained on Merseyside earlier on Tuesday, but the delay meant that Slot and a player will no longer face questions surrounding the team's poor form at Deutsche Bank Park. It remains uncertain whether the disruption will affect the players' readiness for the match on Wednesday night.

Liverpool is currently enduring a difficult spell, having lost their last four matches in all competitions. This includes a recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield, which marked their first home league loss in a decade. The team's poor form has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike, placing additional pressure on the upcoming Champions League fixture.

The match against Eintracht Frankfurt is crucial for Liverpool's chances of progressing in the Champions League. Both teams are looking to recover from recent dips in form. Frankfurt are currently seventh in the Bundesliga, and their recent matchday two saw them get beat by Atlético Madrid 5-1. Liverpool will have to be wary of Frankfurt, who have managed to score 12 goals in the five matches leading up to Wednesday's clash.

Despite their recent struggles, Liverpool has a strong record against German opposition. The Reds are unbeaten in their last 14 matches against German sides, winning 11 and drawing three since a 4-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in 2002. Liverpool also have the edge across two historical head-to-head matches, with one win and one draw.

The team will be hoping to put their off-field issues aside and focus on securing a positive result against Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the travel disruption has undoubtedly added to the challenges facing Arne Slot and his squad as they seek to turn their season around.

The cancellation of the press conference also leaves fans waiting to see if Ryan Gravenberch will be involved against Frankfurt. He was taken off in the match against United due to an ankle injury.