Player Lionel Messi called ‘spectacular’ now at risk of missing clash against Liverpool
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Michael Mongie
Mon 15 September 2025 13:00, UK
Liverpool are gearing up to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday but Diego Simeone has a major injury headache to deal with.
Alexis Mac Allister is also a doubt for Liverpool after he was withdrawn against Burnley following Lesley Ugochukwu’s awful challenge on the midfielder.
While the Reds have enjoyed a perfect start to the season with four wins from four games, Atletico Madrid have just five points from their opening four matches.
Arne Slot revealed when Alexander Isak could make his Liverpool debut but he will not play this week as he continues to improve his fitness following his move to Anfield.
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After his 29 goals and eight assists in the 2024-25 season, Julian Alvarez is one of the most feared attackers on the planet.
The 25-year-old forward now faces a race against time to prove his fitness after being withdrawn during Atletico’s win over Villarreal.
Diego Simeone substituted Alvarez at half-time as a precaution, as per the Liverpool ECHO.
Now focused on the first Champions League match.”
Although it would be preferable to see how Liverpool stack up against a top, fully fit European side, if Alvarez misses the game it will massively increase their chances of winning.
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In December 2022, Lionel Messi was giving a post-match interview after Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to book their place in the World Cup final.
But if I have to choose I would give the man of the match award to Julian Alvarez.
The help he has given us has been absolutely spectacular.“
In another world, Liverpool could have signed Alvarez this summer and not Isak.