We take a look at what the media in Germany are writing about Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfileld
Having moved to the top of the Premier League on Saturday, Arne Slot’s Liverpool are now back focusing on the Champions League , a competition which they are joint top of with Aston Villa, and the visit of Bayer Leverkusen, for whom a familiar face will be in the opposition dugout on Tuesday. Xabi Alonso, who made over 200 appearances in a five-year spell for the Reds, has had quite the impact since taking over the German club.
' Leading German sports magazine Kicker has focused on Leverkusen’s injury crisis ahead of the game, which could force Alonso to move away from the formation he used on Friday. They said: “ Mukiele, who had previously defended very solidly in the DFB Cup in the 3-0 win against Elversberg, could have helped Bayer on Tuesday too. The defensive part of Xabi Alonso's perfect match plan against Stuttgart could also have been used in Liverpool.
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