Bayer Leverkusen will look to go prime of the desk, not less than for the evening, as they host Holstein Kiel after their 1-0 win towards AC Milan in midweek.

Head coach Xabi Alonso is understood for his rotation, so there shall be rotation within the squad, particularly as they face a Kiel aspect who remains to be but to win a recreation this season. 

The same old areas of the Leverkusen 11 shall be rotated with defence probably seeing a begin for Jeanuël Belocian as he got here off the bench in midweek. The Frenchman can play as both a central defender or as cowl for Alejandro Grimaldo. Whereas Nathan Tella may return to the lineup and substitute Jeremie Frimpong who performed the total 90 towards Milan.

Central midfield has additionally been one of many speaking factors for Leverkusen this season, particularly after their gradual defensive begin. Granit Xhaka is more likely to proceed as the primary man in midfield however it may see the return to the beginning 11 for Exequiel Palacios who has needed to make cameos as he recovers from a knee harm suffered with Argentina in the summertime. Nonetheless, if he’s not match sufficient, Aleix Garcia will companion Xhaka in midfield as soon as once more. 

Up entrance, Patrik Schick and Jonas Hofmann are anticipated to play alongside Florian Wirtz.

The sport towards Kiel additionally sees head coach Xabi Alonso handle his one centesimal recreation for Leverkusen after taking on from Gerardo Seaone practically two years in the past. 

Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI (through kicker):

Matej Kovar – Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Jeanuël Belocian – Nathan Tella, Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios, Alejandro Grimaldo – Jonas Hofmann, Florian Wirtz – Patrik Schick 

GGFN | Jack Meenan