Reds without one vital midfield component against Spaniards…

Liverpool will be without Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong for their Champions League match against Villarreal at Anfield on October 20, 2026. Manager Iraola confirmed both players picked up injuries during the recent 2-1 victory against Brentford, with Frimpong expected to be out for several weeks.
Ryan Gravenberch is set to return to the midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister after serving a suspension, while Cody Gakpo is expected to be available following an injury layoff. Ronald Araujo is also in line to start after appearing alongside the manager at the pre-match press conference.
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