The line-ups are confirmed for the anticipated Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen matchup, with both managers opting for distinct tactical formations.
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Liverpool lines up in a 4-3-3, aiming to maximize width and leverage the speed of Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz on the flanks.
Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal, while the defensive line features Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Kostas Tsimikas. Midfield control is set to come from Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister, with Cody Gakpo positioned as the central striker.
On the other side, Bayer Leverkusen presents a 3-4-2-1 formation under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, focusing on a solid back three with Piero Hincapié, Jonathan Tah, and Edmond Tapsoba shielding goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.
Aleix García and Florian Wirtz provide creative outlets in the attacking midfield, while Victor Boniface leads the line. Wing-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Álex Grimaldo are expected to add width and support both attack and defense.
The benches include Liverpool’s options such as Andy Robertson, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Darwin Núñez, and Bayer Leverkusen’s impactful substitutes, including Patrik Schick and Jonas Hofmann.
With Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso at the helm, this match promises to be a tactical contest as each team seeks to outmaneuver the other in a bid for victory.
