Liverpool XI vs Bayer Leverkusen: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League

Arne Slot is without several senior players for Anfield clash

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Liverpool have been handed a major injury boost ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash against Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen.

Ibrahima Konate is available for selection after he took to social media on Sunday to allay any injury fears after he was forced off at half-time against Brighton.

The defender had used his shirt as a makeshift sling to support his left arm after he came off worse from a clash at a corner.

However, Arne Slot said at his pre-match press conference: “He’s available to play. I think he’s completely recovered so he can play. Then it’s up to me to make the decision if he plays or not. He’s in a good place.”

Liverpool squad training on Monday

Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah are on standby but it’s likely that Konate partners Virgil van Dijk at the heart of defence, as Liverpool go in search of a fourth straight win in the league phase that should all-but confirm a knockout round play-off place at a minimum.

With Liverpool manager Arne Slot already confirming Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa won’t feature before the November international break, Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to continue in goal despite Vitezslav Jaros’ heroics against Brighton in the Carabao Cup last

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There is a decision to be made at left-back as Konstantinos Tsimikas impressed at the weekend while Andy Robertson watched on from the bench. Considering the threat Leverkusen pose down their right-hand side, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Greece international gets the nod.

Alexis Mac Allister came off early against Brighton but should be fine to continue alongside Ryan Gravenberch in central midfield, while Curtis Jones could get the nod over Dominik Szoboszlai in the No10 role after giving a good account of himself as a substitute against Brighton.