"Atleti will be without a number of key players, including Julian Alvarez who picked up an injury last weekend. Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the trip, so too will centre-back Jose Maria Gimenez, as well as creative midfielders Alex Baena and Thiago Almada. They do still have plenty of talent at their disposal, namely 34-year-old France forward Antoine Griezmann, who is now in his fourth season of his second spell in Madrid after leaving Barcelona."
"Atleti can also call on Griezmann's former teammate, centre-back Clement Lenglet, as well as long-time servants goalkeeper Jan Oblak and captain Koke. Midfielder Conor Gallagher will be familiar to Liverpool supporters after his spells at Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Atletico Madrid's Recent form Atletico Madrid began the season with defeat at RCD Espanyol, having conceded two second-half goals, they had initially taken the lead through Julian Alvarez."
Atletico Madrid have produced mixed results to start the season, including a defeat to Espanyol, two 1-1 draws against Elche and Alaves, and a first league win over Villarreal. Multiple key players are unavailable: Julian Alvarez (injury), Johnny Cardoso, Jose Maria Gimenez, Alex Baena and Thiago Almada. Available experienced players include Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet, Jan Oblak, captain Koke and Conor Gallagher. Alvarez was withdrawn at half-time against Villarreal. Atletico qualified for the Champions League by finishing third last La Liga season and arrive at Anfield capable of causing an upset.
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