Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid build-up LIVE: Team news, Alexander Isak debut, TV details
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The Champions League is back, and there aren't many harder tests that Liverpool could have been handed for its opening league phase game.
The Reds host Atletico Madrid at Anfield later, with Arne Slot's side aiming to make the perfect start as they begin their European adventure as one of the favorites for the competition - although Diego Simeone is unlikely to make things easy.
Although Liverpool has made a perfect start to its Premier League title defense, Slot could eye up some changes to his side today, one of them being Alexander Isak.
The deadline day signing is expected to make his debut against Atletico, and Liverpool's boss has hinted that he could even start at Anfield.
If he does, he'll be hoping he fares better than former Red Trent Alexander-Arnold, who last just four minutes before being forced off injured in Real Madrid's win over Marseille, putting his return to Liverpool in November in serious doubt.
Follow all the build-up to Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid with our live updates below.
Liverpool drew 0-0 against Atletico Madrid in the Uefa Youth League encounter
Matt Addison
Half-time in the UEFA Youth League
We've reached half-time in the UEFA Youth League clash in Kirkby and it's goalless.
It's still 0-0 but Will Wright was stretched off with an injury after just a few minutes, so hopefully that is not too bad for the former Salford City forward.
KEY EVENT
Trent Alexander-Arnold facing 2 months out
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss up to two months after picking up an injury with Real Madrid - putting his return to Anfield in November in major doubt.
The right-back was withdrawn just four minutes into his Champions League debut for his new club yesterday, and it's now been confirmed by Real that he has suffered a hamstring injury.
He now looks set to miss some big games, including the first El Clasico of the season against Barcelona on October 26, while the trip to Liverpool in the Champions League on November 4 is in serious doubt.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is substituted during a Real Madrid game (Image: Manu Reino/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
James Findlater
Nyoni starts for U19s
Trey Nyoni has been named in the Liverpool U19s team taking on Atletico Madrid today in the UEFA Youth League.
Trent Kone-Doherty and Will Wright also start, but there's no Rio Ngumoha, suggesting the 17-year-old will be in the senior squad later at Anfield.
James Findlater
Alvarez agent addresses Liverpool speculation
Julian Alvarez's agent has confirmed that Liverpool did not make a move to sign the Atletico Madrid star during the transfer window.
Clarifying the situation amid recent rumors, Fernando Hidalgo told Erem News:
There were no official offers from Liverpool to sign Julian last season, and everything that has been said in this regard is false.
Last summer, there were no offers because Atletico de Madrid didn't want to sell the player, so negotiations didn't take place.
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James Findlater
Atletico Madrid injury news
Atletico Madrid has five players missing, with Julian Alvarez perhaps the most notable absentee from Diego Simeone's squad after picking up an injury against Villarreal at the weekend.
Jose Maria Gimenez, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada and Alex Baena have also been left out of Atletico's traveling squad.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid (Image: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
James Findlater
Liverpool injury news
Liverpool has just the one player out injured for today's game, with Curtis Jones missing out once again.
The midfielder is hoped to return to training before Saturday's Merseyside derby though, with Arne Slot suggesting he could return to the squad to face Everton.
Alexis Mac Allister looks as though he will be okay to feature against Atletico later, despite the concerns over a potential injury after he was brought off at half-time against Burnley.
The Argentine eased those fears after taking part in training on Tuesday, but we will wait and see what sort of part he'll play tonight.
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James Findlater
Trent's CL debut lasts just 4 minutes
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Champions League debut for Real Madrid could not have gone much worse, with the former Liverpool star forced off injured after just four minutes.
The right-back was given the nod by Xabi Alonso to start ahead of Dani Carvajal as the Spanish giant began its European campaign against French side Marseille.
He would last just a matter of minutes though before pulling up with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, and being forced off in just the fourth minute of the game.
The injury puts serious doubt over whether he will make a return to Anfield with Real later this year.
The 15-time European champions are due to travel to Liverpool for a league phase game in the Champions League on November 4, although there will be concerns now over whether Alexander-Arnold will be part of their traveling squad.
Trent Alexander-Arnold went off injured just four minutes into his Champions League debut for Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images)
James Findlater
How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid in US and UK
Fans on both sides of the Atlantic will be able to catch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live from Anfield later.
As with most Champions League games, fans in the UK will be able to watch all the action live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage getting underway from 7 pm.
The game will also be available for streaming via Discovery+.
Meanwhile, fans in the US can watch the action live and stream on Paramount+.
Find out more about how to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid in the US and UK here.
Liverpool takes on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League later (Image: Getty Images)
James Findlater
Isak could start vs Atletico
Arne Slot has hinted Alexander Isak could start for Liverpool today against Atletico Madrid.
The deadline day signing is expected to make his debut later at Anfield, with the Reds boss not ruling out the possibility of it coming from the start:
Asked whether Isak could start during his press conference on Tuesday, Slot replied:
The only thing that is sure is that he will not play 90, and all the rest we will see tomorrow.
Alexander Isak could make his Liverpool debut in the Champions League (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
James Findlater
European nights are back
Hello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the build-up to today's game against Atletico Madrid.
The Champions League is back at Anfield, and it's a tough first test for Arne Slot's side - stick with us for all of the team news ahead of kick-off later.