Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI vs Augsburg

Bayer Leverkusen travel to Augsburg as they look to continue their uptick in Bundesliga form following their 1-0 win against Inter in the Champions League in midweek.

Patrik Schick could return to the starting 11 after he missed last weekend’s 2-1 win against St Pauli before sitting on the bench for the full 90 minutes in midweek. In his place, Nathan Tella has been used as a number nine, quite successfully. Martin Terrier could also be used as a striker as he too has recently returned from injury. 

There could also be a change in midfield with Robert Andrich and Aleix Garcia both coming in to replace Exequiel Palacios and Nordi Mukiele. The duo were used as late substitutes against Inter in midweek to help sure up the defence to secure the win. 

Very drastic change in personnel is likely not expected as Leverkusen do lack alternative options and they only have two games left before the winter break. On top of this, it is very hard to guess what formation head coach Xabi Alonso will play. 

Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI (via kicker):

Lukas Hradecky – Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapié – Jeremie Frimpong, Aleix Garcia, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Alejandro Grimaldo – Patrik Schick, Florian Wirtz

GGFN | Jack Meenan