Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Atletico Madrid: Isak, Mac Allister, Jones latest

Seeking to translate perfect domestic form into an opening Champions League success, Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield on Wednesday for their first league phase battle of the season.

Arne Slot's 2024-25 continental campaign was a disappointment based on the Reds' lofty standards, although there was no real shame in going out to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16.

Liverpool were eliminated on penalties that year, but they were on the right side of the spot-kick coin on Sunday, as a last-gasp Mohamed Salah penalty propelled them to a smash-and-grab 1-0 Premier League victory over Burnley.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the Reds' latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atletico, who have been dealt their own triple injury scare ahead of the league phase scrap.

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Alexander Isak

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Fitness

Possible return date: September 17 (vs. Atletico)

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Alexander Isak in action at Turf Moor were left disheartened, as the Reds' new £125m man was not considered for selection at the weekend.

However, Slot has strongly hinted that the Swede will be in contention to make his Liverpool debut in Wednesday's game, albeit almost certainly as a substitute.

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Alexis Mac Allister

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Fitness

Possible return date: September 17 (vs. Atletico)

Alexis Mac Allister was taken off at half time on Sunday after finding himself on the receiving end of a crunching challenge from Lesley Ugochukwu, raising fears of a possible ankle injury.

However, Slot explained that the Argentine's early withdrawal was for precautionary fitness reasons rather than due to any after-effects of the tackle, so he should be available for the European tie.

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Curtis Jones

Status: Out

Type of injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: September 20 (vs. Everton)

Curtis Jones picked up an unspecified injury against Arsenal just before the international break, which will rule him out of this game, but there is optimism that he will be fit for the Merseyside derby.

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LIVERPOOL SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for this game.