Liverpool Flight Delay Risks UEFA Breach, Cancels Conference

Liverpool cancelled their pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt after technical problems delayed the squad’s flight to Germany, prompting a late-evening departure of around three to four hours. The delay disrupted training and media duties and briefly risked a UEFA sanction, though regulators were understood to be sympathetic. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was omitted from the travelling party with an ankle problem, while Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike were mentioned as possible selections as the manager tweaks the line-up. Manager Arne Slot said the delay 'cannot be an excuse' as the club seeks to stop a run that could become five straight defeats. The club confirmed the cancellation was due to aircraft technical issues and said further updates would follow on arrival.