Liverpool 5-1 Frankfurt Ends Four-Game Losing Streak

Virgil van Dijk said he convened an unscheduled, players-only meeting after Liverpool’s 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United to address a four-game losing run, stressing it was not a “crisis” meeting but a chance to clear the air. Two days later Liverpool responded with a 5-1 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt, a performance marked by Van Dijk’s headed goal, improved clinical finishing and greater defensive solidity that ended the slump. Players later held a separate debrief with manager Arne Slot; Van Dijk said the meetings did not involve discussions about Slot’s job and focused on unity and rebuilding confidence. The victory eases scrutiny but raised fresh concerns after muscle injuries to Jeremie Frimpong and Alexander Isak. Van Dijk framed the result as a platform to build on rather than a definitive statement and urged continued focus ahead of tougher Premier League tests, including a trip to Brentford.