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Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League today

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 19). Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-xi-vs-villarreal-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-champions-league-tonight-b1301507.html

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Iraola confirmed that both Szoboszlai and Frimpong will miss Liverpool's Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch is expected to return to midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister. Cody Gakpo, who recently recovered from an injury, is set to start in place of Victor Munoz as part of a front four that includes Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, and Alexander Isak. The backline will feature an unchanged quartet with Araujo at right-back, while Kostas Tsimikas could also be considered for selection.

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As of October 19, 2026, Liverpool XI's manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that Ryan Gravenberch would return to midfield for their Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday. Gravenberch will partner Alexis Mac Allister in the center of the park after missing a previous game due to a red card suspension. Meanwhile, Victor Munoz is out, with Cody Gakpo taking his place on the flank. The front four includes Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, and Alexander Isak. Ronald Araujo, who played 45 minutes in the last match, is expected to start at right-back as part of an unchanged back four.

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“While both articles discuss injuries and upcoming matches for Liverpool under Andoni Iraola, they cover different stages of events - one is a post-match update on player injuries due to a recent match, while the other predicts team lineup changes for an upcoming Champions League fixture.”

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“While both articles discuss injuries and upcoming matches for Liverpool, they report on different aspects of the situation with varying details about specific games and player statuses.”

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“The articles discuss different teams and matches (Manchester United vs Leeds and Liverpool vs Villarreal), with no overlap in specifics about a single incident.”

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🔮 Speaking ahead of this Villarreal match, Iraola confirmed the pair will both miss Tuesday’s fixture, with Frimpong facing several weeks out but Szoboszlai’s issue deemed less serious.

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🔮 They play at step nine and twice came from behind to force Aldershot into a replay, which will take place on Tuesday afternoon.

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🔮 Speaking at full-time, Iraola simply said he would be ruled out “for some time”.

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🔮 Bryan Mbeumo has been used in a central role in the two games since the international break and will continue to do so as Matheus Cunha and Marcus Rashford are on the bench.

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🔮 Martinez has now apologised for his comments following talks with senior club executives and has reportedly been fined, while he will be in the matchday squad for Sunday’s trip to Elland Road as United seek a first win in six games across all competitions to ease some of the mounting pressure on Carrick.

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🔮 This fixture ended in a drab goalless draw last season, but nothing less than a win will do this time as the Gunners look to keep in touch with the upper echelons of the Premier League table.

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🔮 Of Frimpong, he elaborated: “He finished cramping the other day in the Champions League so we knew he wouldn't start the game.

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🔮 There had been suggestions Enzo Maresca might rest Haaland for the visit of the Tractor Boys, but he persisted with the big Norwegian here and was richly rewarded with a fine brace.

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🔮 Chelsea are expected to issue an update on Martinez’s condition in due course.

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🔮 Xabi Alonso will offer an update on his condition at full-time.

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Speaking ahead of this Villarreal match, Iraola confirmed the pair will both miss Tuesday’s fixture, with Frimpong facing several weeks out but Szoboszlai’s issue deemed less serious. asserted

issue → speak → weeks

As such, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to be reinstated into the midfield here, after he missed the Brentford trip as he served a red card suspension. asserted

he → expect → suspension

He will slot back into the centre of the park at Anfield, partnering Alexis Mac Allister at the base of the midfield. asserted

He → slot → midfield

Cody Gakpo spent Saturday on the bench having only recently shaken off an injury, but Andoni Iraola has confirmed he expects the Dutchman to feature in the Champions League. asserted

Dutchman → spend → League

He will take the place of Victor Munoz on the flank, completing a front four with Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak Ronald Araujo spoke alongside Iraola at the pre-match press conference, suggesting he is in line to start. asserted

he → take → line

Having only played 45 minutes last time out, he should be fit and fresh. asserted

he → play → minutes

He will remain at right-back as part of an unchanged back four, though there may be scope for Kostas Tsimikas to come in. uncertain

Tsimikas → remain → four

The youngsters Rio Ngumoha, Lewis Koumas and Trey Nyoni will all be keen for a chance to impress off the bench after doing so at the Gtech Stadium. asserted

youngsters → impress → Stadium

Joining Szoboszlai and Frimpong on the treatment table are Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, both recovering from long-term knee problems. asserted

both → join → problems

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