Liverpool FC are right up near the top of the standings, in the UEFA Champions League, level on points with Aston Villa, but behind by one in goal differential. Up next is a visit from Bayer Leverkusen, the German powerhouse who made history last season. They are not as invincible as they were last term, but they’re still very formidable this campaign, and you’ll see that when they come to Merseyside in midweek.
UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 of 8
Liverpool FC vs Bayer Leverkusen
Kickoff: Tue. Nov. 5, 8pm, Anfield, Liverpool, UK
Liverpool Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
UCL Standing, Form: Liverpool FC 2nd, 9 pts, +5 GD, WWW Bayer Leverkusen 5th, 7 pts, +5 GD, WWD
However, European nights at Anfield are extremely special, and as such very challenging for visiting opponents. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at who Arne Slot could select for his first team in this one.
It’s safe to say that Bayer Leverkusen at Liverpool is the headliner fixture for this midweek continental competition.
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Bayer Leverkusen
Caoimhin Kelleher; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch; Mohamed Salah, Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz; Darwin Nunez
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