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“Anfield Awaits: Alonso’s Emotional Homecoming as Liverpool Faces Bayer Leverkusen”

Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield image

Xabi Alonso returns to face his former club, Liverpool, as Bayer Leverkusen competes in the UEFA Champions League on November 5.

In early 2024, Alonso was rumored to be rejoining Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from the club, prior to Slot’s hiring.

Choosing to stay with Leverkusen has put Alonso’s team in a strong position for a potential Bundesliga title, as he is contracted until 2026.

Amidst shifting dynamics between Leverkusen and Liverpool, there are hints that Alonso might look towards a future with Real Madrid, especially with Slot’s successful start as the new manager.

Liverpool has won all three of their Champions League matches this season and currently leads the Premier League, maintaining a two-point advantage after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1.

Leverkusen has yet to lose in the Champions League, gathering seven points from three matches, but they are currently 13 points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, having managed only one victory in their last five league games.

Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen lineups and team news

Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, and Alisson Becker will be absent until after the international break.

Despite an elbow injury that forced him out at halftime during the match against Brighton, Ibrahima Konate is expected to start.

Kostas Tsimikas is set to start at left-back over Andy Robertson, joining Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo in supporting Mohamed Salah at the front.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.

Injured Players: Chiesa, Alisson, Jota, Elliott
Suspensions: None

Alonso will miss Nordi Mukiele and Jeanuel Belocian due to injuries, while Amine Adil is a long-term absence.

Granit Xhaka, a familiar face for Liverpool fans, will play alongside Argentina’s Exequiel Palacios in the Leverkusen midfield.

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3): Hradecky (GK) — Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie — Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo — Wirtz, Boniface, Frimpong.

Injured Players: Mukiele, Belocian, Adil.
Suspensions: None

Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen how to watch

Here’s how to catch the Champions League fixture in various regions:

Region TV Streaming
USA Paramount+, ViX
Canada DAZN
UK Amazon Prime Video
Australia Stan Sport
India Sony Ten 2, 3 Sony LIV, JioTV

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