Liverpool striker suffers knee injury

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Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield in one of the standout fixtures of Champions League matchweek one on Wednesday night.

The Reds have made a flawless start to their Premier League campaign this season, while Diego Simeone’s side have only recently secured their first win in La Liga.

Last season, Liverpool romped to the Premier League title but endured disappointment in Europe, being knocked out in the Champions League round of 16 by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.

The Reds’ hopes of reaching the final in Budapest begin in earnest tonight against Atletico Madrid and their experienced manager, Diego Simeone.

Before the first-team clash, the clubs’ under-19 sides will go head-to-head at the Kirkby Academy in the UEFA Youth League.

Summer signing Will Wright was forced off with a knee injury after just 12 minutes and was replaced by Kareem Ahmed.

Wright required treatment before being withdrawn from the action.

Liverpool’s UEFA Youth League campaign opened with a goalless draw against Atletico Madrid.

Both U19s sides showed plenty of effort at the Kirkby Academy, but clear chances were limited until the second half.

Despite a more open period, neither team could find a breakthrough, with both defences holding firm on matchday one of the group stage.

Liverpool will travel to Turkey later this month for the second of six Youth League matchdays to face Galatasaray.

Liverpool signed 17-year-old striker Wright from Salford City on a permanent deal during the summer.

Wright made his senior debut for Salford during the 2024-25 season, appearing in an EFL Trophy tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s in November 2024, as well as once in the FA Cup and twice in League Two earlier this year.

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