Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool confirmed lineups as Klopp names Mane, Salah and Firmino in starting XI UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid host Liverpool for Champions League Group B Match-Day 3 at the Wanda Metropolitano as the Premier League side look forward for last two season’s revenge.
Liverpool are looking to continue their momentum as they travel to Atletico Madrid for a tricky Champions League tie on Tuesday evening.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have been in tremendous form so far this season, with Mohamed Salah’s performances bolstering his claim to being the world’s best player at present.
It was the Egyptian’s magical solo goal that stole the show in a 5-0 thrashing of Watford that saw the Reds maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League.
Liverpool sit two points clear at the top of Group B after an emphatic victory over Porto but know they cannot afford to slip up, with AC Milan also pushing for a place in the knockout stages.
What is the team news?
Stefan Savic is suspended while Matheus Cunha and Jose Gimenez are both set to miss out but, in more positive news for Atletico, Marcos Llorente may be in line to return.
Alisson and Fabinho are set to feature after flying straight to Madrid from Brazil. However, Thiago Alcantara and Curtis Jones are both set to miss out, while Harvey Elliott continues his long recovery on the sidelines.
Atletico Madrid XI: Jan Oblak, Kieran Trippier, Felipe, Kondogbia, Hermoso, Thomas Lemar, De Paul, Koke, Carrasco, Griezmann, Joao Felix
Liverpool XI: Alisson Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
