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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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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-19 · by Arthur Ferridge

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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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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Liverpool faced Villarreal in a Champions League match at Anfield, where Rio Ngumoha starred despite an initial poor start. The game began poorly for Liverpool with two early goals from Villarreal's Georges Mikautadze and Sergi Cardona. However, Ngumoha turned the tide by crossing for Ronald Araujo to equalize just before halftime. Alexis Mac Allister scored twice, helping Liverpool secure a 4-3 victory. Despite not scoring himself, Ngumoha was pivotal in creating numerous opportunities and received Uefa's player of the match award. The win saw Liverpool establish themselves as Europe’s top scorers with six goals in their last two matches.

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Frimpong PERSON · 3× Szoboszlai PERSON · 3× Iraola PERSON · 2× Villarreal ORG · 2× Alexis Mac Allister PERSON · 1× Andoni Iraola PERSON · 1× Brentford ORG · 1× Cody Gakpo PERSON · 1× Ryan Gravenberch PERSON · 1× the Champions League ORG · 1×

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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.
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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.
2026-10-19 · Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Villarreal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League today · assertive framing

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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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