Liverpool v Atletico Madrid: Champions League – live

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The Liverpool head coach guarantees that the £125m will not last 90 minutes against Atletico Madrid but also knows he needs a shift from the forward because a win against the Spanish side is vital in what is a difficult Champions League group stage on paper for the Reds.

Atletico Madrid have won once in four La Liga games so far this season, so Liverpool will be confident considering their 100% Premier League record.

Liverpool’s squad includes their own star striker, Alexander Isak, who is expected to start the game on the bench, is not expected to end it there, and is expected to be the myopic focus of pre-match chatter.

Talking of which, here’s Will Unwin’s report on yesterday’s pre-match chatter, from both Slot and Virgil van Dijk:

Arne Slot has said Liverpool have exceeded his expectations by winning their opening four Premier League matches but must improve as they start their Champions League campaign on Wednesday at home against Atlético Madrid.

Liverpool’s perfect start has them top but they have won each game late, becoming the first Premier League side to win four consecutive matches with goals scored after the 80th minute

Much more here:

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