Robertson and Gakpo start | Liverpool XI vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Liverpool go back to champions league action after successive wins against Brighton & Hove Albion, once each in the Carabao Cup and first division. The Reds are committed to continuing their 100% start in the league phase of the competition against Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen at Anfield on Tuesday 5 November.

Arne Slot's team will be tested to the limit against reigning Bundesliga champions Leverkusen. Below is how the team is expected to line up against the German team.

goalkeeper – Caoimhin Kelleher will keep his place in the starting XI with Alisson Becker injured and still serving time on the treatment table.

Defenders – Liverpool have conceded just one goal in three Champions League games so far this season. As they look to continue their immaculate defensive record against Leverkusen, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are expected to be the central defenders. The latter had an injury last weekend in the Premier League, but is expected to be recovered in time for the match against Bayer.

Kostas Tsimikas started Liverpool's last game against Brighton, but this time the Greek international could make way for Andy Robertson. Trent Alexander-Arnold He will keep his place at right back.

Gakpo ready to start ahead of Díaz

Midfielders – Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch should keep their places in Liverpool's double pivot. While Curtis Jones has been in good form of late, Slot may not make any rotations in the Champions League, especially against a team that is as quick in transitions as Bayer Leverkusen. Dominic Szoboszlai is also expected to keep his place as Liverpool's number 10.

Mohamed Salah He will play on the right wing after scoring the team's victory in the last game, while Cody Gakpo could keep his place on the left wing thanks to his impressive recent streak of three goals in two games.

Forward – Diogo Jota's injury will allow Darwin Núñez to maintain his position as forward. The Uruguayan international was Liverpool's only scorer in their last Champions League match, a 1-0 away win against RB Leipzig.

This is what Liverpool is expected to look like on paper: