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Matchday 1 · Wednesday 9 September, 21:00 · Anfield

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: line-ups

Liverpool 19 · 0 points
21:00 Wed 9 Sep
Atletico Madrid 4 · 0 points

Predicted line-ups Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid

Liverpool 4-2-3-1
1 Alisson
6 Kerkez
4 van Dijk
5 Jacquet
30 Frimpong also an option Araújo
8 Szoboszlai
38 Gravenberch also an option Mac Allister
29 Barcola
7 Wirtz
18 Gakpo
9 Isak

Predicted line-up for Liverpool: Alisson, Kerkez, van Dijk, Jacquet, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Barcola, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak

Atletico Madrid 4-4-2
13 Oblak
22 Grimaldo
17 Hancko
18 Pubill
14 Llorente
11 Lookman
23 Hjulmand
8 Barrios
20 Simeone
10 Baena
19 Álvarez

Predicted line-up for Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Grimaldo, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente, Lookman, Hjulmand, Barrios, Simeone, Baena, Álvarez

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Injuries and suspensions

Liverpool

  • Conor Bradley Knee injury Unavailable
  • Federico Chiesa Back injury Unavailable
  • Giovanni Leoni Knee injury Unavailable
  • Hugo Ekitike Achilles tendon injury Unavailable
  • Joe Gomez Injury Unavailable
  • Wataru Endo Off the roster Unavailable

Atletico Madrid

  • Arnau Ortiz Red card Suspended after a red card
  • Alexander Sørloth Muscle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Liverpool

  1. Alexander Isak Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Cody Gakpo Midfielder 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Dominik Szoboszlai Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Víctor Muñoz Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Florian Wirtz Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Atletico Madrid

  1. Álex Baena Midfielder 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Giuliano Simeone Forward 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Lee Kang-in Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Ademola Lookman Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Marc Pubill Defender 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Liverpool

Player Starts Min. Form
Alisson 3/3 270 solid
Virgil van Dijk 3/3 270 strong
Dominik Szoboszlai 3/3 270 strong
Miloš Kerkez 3/3 251 mixed
Cody Gakpo 3/3 251 excellent
Alexander Isak 3/3 244 excellent
Florian Wirtz 3/3 242 solid
Jérémy Jacquet 3/3 237 strong

Atletico Madrid

Player Starts Min. Form
Jan Oblak 4/4 360 solid
Dávid Hancko 4/4 360 strong
Pablo Barrios 3/4 294 strong
Ademola Lookman 4/4 293 solid
Giuliano Simeone 3/4 272 solid
Álex Grimaldo 3/3 270 mixed
Marc Pubill 3/3 246 strong
Morten Hjulmand 3/4 246 solid

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Liverpool - Atletico Madrid?

D. Massa will referee Liverpool - Atletico Madrid.

When will the line-up for Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Wednesday 9 September at 21:00.

Who is unavailable for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid?

Liverpool are without Conor Bradley (knee injury), Federico Chiesa (back injury), Giovanni Leoni (knee injury), Hugo Ekitike (achilles tendon injury), Joe Gomez (injury) and Wataru Endo (off the roster).

Who is unavailable for Atletico Madrid against Liverpool?

Atletico Madrid are without Arnau Ortiz (red card) and Alexander Sørloth (muscle injury).

What formation do Liverpool play?

Liverpool have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 3 matches under Andoni Iraola.

What formation do Atletico Madrid play?

Atletico Madrid have used a 4-4-2 in 3 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

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