Julian Alvarez drops Liverpool hint before Champions League meeting after transfer talks
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Julian Alvarez has suggested he will be available to face Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday, despite an injury scare over the weekend.
The Atletico Madrid striker caused concern for his team just days before the crucial fixture, while also being mentioned in connection with potential transfer speculation involving the Reds.
Liverpool, fresh from a fourth straight league win over Burnley, kicks off its European adventure when it hosts Diego Simeone's side at Anfield.
Nevertheless, after a La Liga triumph over Villarreal four days prior to the Champions League encounter, the Argentine left his club worried as he needed a half-time change as an injury 'precaution'.
"Until he wakes up tomorrow and gets through his first few hours after the discomfort he had," Simeone informed journalists on Saturday.
"We hope it's nothing and we trust he'll be back in top condition as soon as possible."
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Julian Alvarez was replaced at half-time in the win over Villarreal.
Now, to the La Liga side's relief, the 25-year-old has indicated that he might be prepared to feature at Anfield without any complications.
Writing on Instagram, Alvarez informed his supporters: "Happy about the victory [smiling emoji]
Now focused on the first Champions League match [bicep emoji]."
When he departed Pep Guardiola's squad in summer 2024, he ultimately moved to Spain, but The Telegraph has recently revealed there was a fleeting discussion regarding a potential swap arrangement between the Reds and their title challengers.
This arose from Luis Diaz's reported wish to depart Liverpool a year prior to his eventual transfer to Bayern Munich