Xabi Alonso is predicted to make a number of modifications to his Bayer Leverkusen crew that suffered a 4-0 defeat towards Liverpool in midweek. The Spaniard may make three or extra alterations to his lineup when his aspect make the brief journey to Bochum on Saturday.
Leverkusen have been with out Nordi Mukiele towards Liverpool after the Frenchman suffered an damage towards Stuttgart, and he received’t be out there till after the worldwide break that means that Jeremie Frimpong shall be tasked with enjoying at wing-back, with Nathan Tella, or Jonas Hofmann, enjoying within the half-space. Aleix Garcia performed this position towards Liverpool, however the Spaniard will seemingly discover himself on the bench on the Ruhrstadion.
Elsewhere, Alonso is predicted to call the identical again three, however Matěj Kovář might be given the nod forward of Lukas Hradecky in aim.
In assault, Victor Boniface struggled towards Liverpool and might be given a relaxation heading into the worldwide break that means that Patrik Schick might be given simply his second Bundesliga begin of the season.
Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI vs Bochum
Matěj Kovář – Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapié – Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios, Granit Xhaka, Alex Grimaldo – Nathan Tella, Florian Wirtz – Patrik Shick
