Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Champions League
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As Liverpool prepares for the upcoming first round of the Champions League, exciting news has emerged from the training ground. According to Liverpool correspondent James Pearce, new forward Isak and midfielder Mac Allister have participated in team training,
Curtis Jones is still out as Liverpool prepare for the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, with Jayden Danns among those to join training on Tuesday. Jones missed the 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday due to an injury suffered in the victory over Arsenal before the international break.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed an assumed clean bill of health for returning international players this weekend. The Reds will be without Curtis Jones against Burnley, as the midfielder picked up a slight issue against Arsenal before the break.
The atmosphere at Liverpool's training ground is nothing short of electrifying! The arrival of new signings Isak and McAllister has undoubtedly injected fresh energy into the team, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming Champions League matches.
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Eight of the Reds’ summer signings are included, with Mamardashvili, Woodman, Kerkez, Leoni, Frimpong, Wirtz, Isak and Ekitike all making the cut. Ngumoha is also named on ‘List A’ as, despite having just turned 17, he doesn’t meet UEFA’s ‘homegrown’ criteria as he only joined LFC last year.
The latest Liverpool news as the Reds return to Champions League action for the first time this season this week.
Alexis Mac Allister, Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones latest news and return dates - Atletico Madrid visit Anfield on Wednesday, but will Arne Slot’s squad be at full fitness?