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·04 de novembro de 2024
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Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield as Arne Slot looks to continue perfect record
Liverpool are set to be reunited with Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen come to town in the Champions League this week.
The former Reds midfielder was strongly linked with a return to Anfield in the wake of Jurgen Klopp’s departure earlier this year, having led the German side to an unbeaten domestic double last season.
Alonso, however, opted to stay with the Bundesliga outfit and Liverpool eventually moved for Arne Slot instead.
That, so far, has proven to have been a masterstroke. The Dutchman has impressed thus far and his team are unbeaten in Europe, having overcome RB Leipzig 1-0 last time out.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, drew with Brest in their last game but have beaten both Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven thus far.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time on Tuesday 5 November, 2024.
Anfield in Liverpool will host.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Amazon Prime website and app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa and Alisson Becker until after this month’s international break.
Ibrahima Konate, however, is fit and in contention to start, with Slot confirming the defender has made a swift recovery after coming off injured during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Brighton.
Blow: Ibrahima Konate came off during Liverpool’s win over Brighton
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Amine Adli is missing for the German side following a leg injury, while Jeanuël Belocian is also expected to miss out.
The German champions will no doubt provide a stern test but Liverpool have been far too strong to overlook.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Liverpool wins: 3
Draws: 0
Leverkusen wins: 1
Liverpool FC to win: 4/6
Draw: 16/5
Bayer Leverkusen to win: 18/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.