Curtis Jones and Andy Robertson could be turned to in Frankfurt

Picking out positive moments from Liverpool's last four matches is a little like searching for needles in haystacks, but one came in the 55th minute of the defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

With Florian Wirtz introduced at the break the Reds had started the second half well, should have equalised through Mo Salah and were beginning to turn the screw somewhat. The Stamford Bridge crowd felt a little fearful.

It was at this moment that Arne Slot opted to double down on this control of the game by bringing on Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones, with the Scot replacing Milos Kerkez and the Scouser coming on for Ibrahima Konate, who had a slight injury complaint.

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Ryan Gravenberch dropped into defence and that helped Liverpool progress the ball well from the back, but over the next 20 minutes it was Robertson and Jones who were the most calming influence on the Reds. Cody Gakpo grabbed the equaliser, and then Salah passed...