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Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 20). Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-xi-vs-villarreal-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-champions-league-2026-today-b1301507.html

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The article predicts Liverpool's lineup for their Champions League match against Villarreal, set for 8pm BST on October 20, 2026 at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch is expected to return to the midfield after a suspension, playing alongside Alexis Mac Allister. Cody Gakpo, who recently recovered from an injury, is also predicted to start, potentially replacing Victor Munoz on the flank. The article includes potential changes in defense and lists several injured players unable to participate.

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As of October 20, 2026, Liverpool is set to face Villarreal in the Champions League at Anfield. The lineup includes Ryan Gravenberch returning to midfield after missing a previous match due to suspension, partnering Alexis Mac Allister. Cody Gakpo, who recently recovered from an injury, is expected to start on the flank, replacing Victor Munoz. Ronald Araujo is likely to start at right-back despite playing only 45 minutes in his last appearance. The front four will consist of Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak, and Gakpo. Szoboszlai and Frimpong are among the injured players who will miss the match, with Frimpong facing several weeks out while Szoboszlai's issue is less serious.

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“Both articles discuss the confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Liverpool's Champions League match against Villarreal on the same date, involving the same players and similar details about injuries and suspensions.”

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“The articles describe different phases of Liverpool's schedule, one discussing preparation for Brentford and fitness issues, while the other focuses on the lineup and injury updates for a Champions League match against Villarreal.”

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Liverpool's situation, including injury updates and lineup predictions for upcoming matches, but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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“The articles discuss different phases of Liverpool's schedule and injury updates, with Article A focusing on a match aftermath and injuries, while Article B covers pre-match lineup and injury updates for an upcoming Champions League game.”

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🔮 As such, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to be reinstated into the midfield here, after he missed the Brentford trip due to serving a suspension.

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🔮 But with a titanic London derby against Chelsea looming at the weekend, Roberto De Zerbi will be sweating over the fitness of some key members of his squad.

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🔮 “I think if you roll and your elbows are that high and it connects with Milan in the contact it did, I thought VAR would cancel it.

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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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As such, Ryan Gravenberch is expected to be reinstated into the midfield here, after he missed the Brentford trip due to serving a suspension. asserted

he → expect → suspension

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

He → slot → Allister

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

Dutchman → spend → League

He could 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. uncertain

he → take → line

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

he → play → minutes

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

Tsimikas → come → back

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

Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

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