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Feb 18, 2020 8.00pm
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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid

Liverpool injury, suspension list vs. Atletico

Liverpool will be looking to secure a positive result in the Spanish capital on Tuesday night as the Champions League holders head to Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their last-16 tie.

The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 25 points courtesy of a 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday.

Jurgen Klopp's side will now switch their focus to the European Cup as they face Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano ahead of the reverse match at Anfield next month.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Liverpool ahead of what looks set to be a fascinating clash with Diego Simeone's side.


Xherdan Shaqiri

Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: February 24 (vs. West Ham United)

Xherdan Shaqiri is yet to turn out for the Reds in 2020 due to a calf problem, and the Switzerland international will again be absent for the European Cup holders on Tuesday night.


Nathaniel Clyne

Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Nathaniel Clyne has not turned out for Liverpool this season having suffered a serious knee injury last summer. The 28-year-old might have played his last game for the club as his contract expires in June.


LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for the European fixture.


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