Bayer Leverkusen have obtained an harm blow forward of their Champions League conflict in opposition to Liverpool on Tuesday night time. On Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield, the Spaniard can be with out Nordi Mukiele, who after a troublesome begin to life at Bayer, has established himself as an essential participant in latest weeks.
In on Friday, Mukiele suffered a thigh harm which poses Alonso with a tactical headache forward of their recreation in opposition to Liverpool.
Occupying the right-flank in opposition to VfB Stuttgart, Mukiele provides defensive solidity which permits Jeremie Frimpong to be at his finest in an attacking position. The absence of the Frenchman in opposition to Liverpool signifies that Frimpong will see his defensive workload enhance to fight the specter of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
Bayer Leverkusen are struggling defensively with solely Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah and Piero Hincapié the remaining three match central defenders. Jeanuël Belocian is sidelined whereas Mukiele, who can even function centrally, is anticipated to be out till after the worldwide break.
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