3 Liverpool injury updates as Alexander Isak decision made for Atletico Madrid

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Liverpool will be forced to deal with some fitness and injury concerns going into the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

The Reds will host the La Liga outfit at Anfield on Wednesday in their first league phase match of the competition this season.

Here, we take a look at Liverpool's current injury and fitness concerns going into the clash against Atletico in the Champions League.



Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones will miss Liverpool's clash against Atletico Madrid with an injury.

The midfielder was not available for the win over Burnley at the weekend, but Slot confirmed that Jones will return to training on Wednesday with a view to being fit to face Everton on Saturday.

"Curtis will train with the team tomorrow and hopefully able to be in the squad on Saturday but not for tomorrow," said Slot.

Potential return date: Everton (H) - September 20

Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak is yet to make his Liverpool debut as he continues to build up his fitness following his move from Newcastle.

But Slot has decided to include Isak in his squad to face Atletico, and he could make his Liverpool debut in the Champions League opener.

It's 100 percent sure that he will not play 90 minutes.

"It's already a Champions League game to look forward to, and it's a chance he could play tomorrow

All the rest we will see."

Potential return date: Atletico Madrid (H) - September 16

Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister handed Liverpool an injury scare at the weekend when he was substituted at half-time during the win over Burnley.

The Argentina international was on the receiving end of a challenge from Burnley star Lesley Ugochukwu and required treatment on his ankle before being able to continue

Never in doubt."

Potential return date: Atletico Madrid (H) - September 16