Liverpool's Injury Woes Ahead of Key Clash

As Liverpool gears up for their highly anticipated Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid, injury concerns loom large. The match, set for Wednesday evening at Anfield, will see the Reds battle with several key players sidelined.

Recently, Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley, thanks to a last-minute penalty from Mohamed Salah. However, the focus has swiftly shifted toward their midweek encounter with Diego Simeone's formidable side.

Curtis Jones: Out but Hope on the Horizon

Midfielder Curtis Jones will miss the showdown against Atletico due to injury. Although he missed the Burnley match, manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Jones is set to return to training on Wednesday, aiming for a comeback in Saturday's clash against Everton.

**Expected Return Date:** Everton (Home) - September 20

Alexander Isak: A Debut on the Horizon?

Liverpool's newest signing, Alexander Isak, is yet to make his debut since joining from Newcastle for an eye-watering £125 million. Slot revealed that Isak will be part of the squad against Atletico, with a possibility of him stepping onto the pitch for the Champions League opener.

"He’s in the squad, and there’s definitely a chance he could play, but he won’t play a full 90 minutes," Slot mentioned.”},{

**Expected Return Date:** Atletico Madrid (Home) - September 16

Alexis Mac Allister: From Injury Scare to Possible Return

Alexis Mac Allister raised some alarm during the Burnley match after suffering an ankle injury and being substituted at halftime. Thankfully, the Argentine international participated in training on Tuesday and appears on track to feature against Atletico.

In a recent Instagram post, Mac Allister shared his thoughts, stating, "Time to recover my ankle and think about a new Champions League campaign. Never in doubt."

**Expected Return Date:** Atletico Madrid (Home) - September 16

Looking Ahead to Atletico Madrid Clash

With these injury updates, Liverpool's lineup remains uncertain, but the anticipation for the upcoming match is palpable. Will they rise to the challenge against Atletico? Fans are eager to find out!