Liverpool Forward Cleared for Start Against Atletico Madrid
Liverpool’s France forward has been passed fit to start the Premier League clash at Anfield, easing any fears after he limped off with cramp in the midweek victory over Atletico Madrid.
The issue forced his withdrawal in the second half on Wednesday night, but medical checks have cleared him to lead the line as Liverpool return to domestic duty.
There are three changes to the starting XI from that European win.
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Kostas Tsimikas
- Victor Munoz
are all drafted in, with Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister and Rio Ngumoha making way.
One more boost arrives on the bench. Cody Gakpo is back in the matchday squad after a recent fitness problem and is named among the substitutes, adding extra firepower in reserve if required.
Liverpool XI at Anfield: Alisson; Van Dijk, Jacquet, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Tsimikas, Munoz, Barcola, Araujo, Gravenberch.
With their main French attacker fit and Gakpo waiting in the wings, Liverpool head into this one with options – and expectation – stacked high.
