"Liverpool give record signing Alexander Isak a starting role as Atletico Madrid come to Anfield in the Champions League. The Swede has not played club football this season after his protracted, big-money move from Newcastle but leads the line. Liverpool finished top of the newly-expanded league table last season and will be looking to reach further than the last 16 this time around. They have won their last 14 games at Anfield in Europe."
"Isak is handed a start up front, though manager Arne Slot said yesterday that he would not able to play for the full 90 minutes. He is flanked by Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo. Federico Chiesa is not in the Reds' Champions League squad. Team news is IN for our Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid 👊 #UCL- Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2025"
Alexander Isak has been handed a starting role for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid at Anfield despite not having played club football this season following his protracted, big-money move from Newcastle. Manager Arne Slot said he would not be able to play the full 90 minutes. Isak leads the line with Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo on either side. Federico Chiesa is omitted from the Champions League squad. Alexis Mac Allister drops to the bench and Jeremie Frimpong returns at right-back. Atletico arrive with multiple injuries including Julian Alvarez, while Conor Gallagher is included. Liverpool have won their last 14 European games at Anfield and seek to progress beyond the last 16.
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