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Liverpool hosts Villarreal in Champions League amid key player injuries

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Liverpool hosts Villarreal in Champions League amid key player injuries
Summary

Liverpool faces Villarreal in the Champions League on October 20 at Anfield. Injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong will necessitate changes in the lineup. Szoboszlai, who has a hamstring issue, and Frimpong, expected to be out for at least a month, join players like Hugo Ekitike unavailable for the match. Manager Andoni Iraola's projected lineup includes Alisson, Araujo, Van Dijk, and Isak among the starters. Liverpool will look to maintain strong form following a recent 2-1 win over Brentford.

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  • •Match scheduled for October 20 at Anfield.
  • •Szoboszlai and Frimpong ruled out due to injuries.
  • •Liverpool recently defeated Brentford 2-1.
  • •Projected lineup features Araujo and Isak starting.
  • •Iraola needs to adjust the lineup with key injuries.
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  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool lineup prediction vs. Villarreal: Who replaces Szoboszlai?
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Liverpool hosts Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with several key players unavailable due to injury.

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