Bayer Leverkusen have acquired an damage blow forward of their Champions League conflict towards Liverpool on Tuesday evening. On Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield, the Spaniard shall be with out Nordi Mukiele, who after a troublesome begin to life at Bayer, has established himself as an vital participant in latest weeks.
In Leverkusen’s 0-0 draw towards Stuttgart on Friday, Mukiele suffered a thigh damage which poses Alonso with a tactical headache forward of their recreation towards Liverpool.
Occupying the right-flank towards VfB Stuttgart, Mukiele affords defensive solidity which permits Jeremie Frimpong to be at his greatest in an attacking function. The absence of the Frenchman towards Liverpool implies 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 predicted to be out till after the worldwide break.
