Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai are benched as Arne Slot makes two changes to Liverpool’s Champions League team that plays against Bayer Leverkusen.
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Luis Diaz and Curtis Jonez are back for the Reds, who want to win the redesigned European Cup four times in a row.
Jones replaces the Hungary captain in the midfield this evening, while Szoboszlai, who began Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Brighton is only included in the substitutes.
Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch remain in their positions against the Bundesliga winners.
Despite starting both of last week’s triumphs over Brighton and scoring three goals overall, Gakpo will be positioned down the middle for this match, with Diaz on the left.
While Mohamed Salah is once again positioned on the right side in an attempt to reach double figures for goals this season, Darwin Nunez is given a break while Slot waits for the return of the injured Diogo Jota.
Ibrahima Konate was sidelined at halftime of Saturday’s victory over Brighton due to a wrist injury but the France international has not sustained any significant injuries and has trained normally this week, reports Echo.
Kostas Tsimikas remains on the left side and Konate lines up next to captain Virgil van Dijk.
Andy Robertson is on the bench.
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