Liverpool XI vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Champions League
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Alexander Isak could make an eagerly-awaited debut in high-profile Anfield showdown
Europe awaits: Florian Wirtz
London Standard
Oli Gent1 minute ago
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Liverpool open their Champions League campaign by welcoming Atletico Madrid to Anfield tonight.
The Reds are in good form this term, winning all four of their Premier League games so far, and they are looking to better their run on the continent from last year, where they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16.
Arne Slot’s side take on Atletico for the first time since 2021, where they faced them twice in the old Champions League group stage format.
Now, the big talking point is whether Alexander Isak will make his debut for his new club following his £125million move from Newcastle.
But Isak is with the squad and in contention to make his debut.
Liverpool’s other summer signings, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, could also be in line to make their European bows for their new employers, while Jeremie Frimpong is back in contention after he made his return from injury off the bench at the weekend.
Alexis Mac Allister could also play a part, while Curtis Jones’ situation remains unclear after he was missing from the squad against Burnley with a knock.
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Isak and Mac Allister were both seen training with the squad on Tuesday, although Jones was nowhere to be seen.