Liverpool play Bayer Leverkusen on November 5 in the Champions League. The match takes place from Anfield Stadium. The Reds sit top of the Premier League table and are second in the Champions League, one of two sides with a perfect record in the latter. Here is our Liverpool predicted lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen
How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently
Liverpool have played in a 4-2-3-1 under Arne Slot. Caoimhin Kelleher is still playing in goal, with Alisson Becker out injured. Interestingly, Kostas Tsimikas started ahead of Andy Robertson at the weekend. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are regulars in the centre of defence. Similarly, Trent Alexander-Arnold is a constant at right-back.
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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have thrived in central midfield, whilst Dominik Szoboszlai plays in a more advanced role. Cody Gakpo has started on the left-wing a lot in recent weeks, though Luis Diaz had been the starter prior to this. Mohamed Salah is on the right, whilst Darwin Nunez has been starting up front during Diogo Jota’s absence.
Liverpool Injuries and Absentees to Consider
Alisson was substituted off six matches ago, and Slot has revealed that: “Alisson is for sure not with us in the upcoming weeks, that’s clear”.
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Konate “is available to play” despite being subbed off against Brighton.
New signing Federico Chiesa has no timescale on his return. Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota are not expected back before the November international break.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Bayer Leverkusen
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher
LB: Andy Robertson
CB: Virgil van Dijk
CB: Ibrahima Konate
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold
DM: Alexis Mac Allister
DM: Ryan Gravenberch
AM: Dominik Szoboszlai
LW: Luis Diaz
ST: Darwin Nunez
RW: Mohamed Salah