Liverpool have revamped the squad by adding six new players this summer, which has made it difficult for the Reds to hit their stride in the first four Premier League games.
Still, they have managed to win all four matches and are the only team with a 100% record in the English top-flight thus far this season. They have achieved this feat mainly because of their attacking qualities.
Amid this situation, Arne Slot's side are set to kick off their Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield tonight.
Los Rojiblancos have endured a disappointing start to this season in La Liga, accumulating only five points from four matches. They failed to win the first three games before achieving the first win of the season against Villarreal last weekend.
Team news
Curtis Jones was sidelined against Burnley due to an injury and is unavailable for selection in this game as well. Alexis Mac Allister sustained an ankle problem last time out, and there is a doubt about his availability tonight.
Alexander Isak joined the Reds for a British record fee from Newcastle United on transfer deadline day. However, he was striking at St James' Park to force a move; as a result, he is lacking match fitness.
The Swedish wasn't in the matchday squad against Burnley last weekend; however, he is likely to make his debut tonight. But, he isn't ready to start yet.
Jeremie Frimpong was injured after starting against AFC Bournemouth in the opening Premier League game. He returned last weekend and should be ready to be involved in this match.
Federico Chiesa hasn't been registered in the Champions League squad, so he isn't in contention to feature tonight.
Predicted line-up
Slot is likely to field his team in his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation with Alisson set to be between the sticks. So, Giorgi Mamardashvili would have to wait for a bit longer to make his debut for Liverpool.
Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk should be the centre-back pairing, with Conor Bradley and Andy Robertson likely to be the fullbacks for Liverpool.
Milos Kerkez has started all four league games since joining from Bournemouth this summer. However, he has had a tough start, and he could find himself on the bench alongside Frimpong.
Ryan Gravenberch would be in the defensive midfield position, and Dominik Szoboszlai might be alongside the Dutchman. So, Mac Allister may be among the substitutes.
Florian Wirtz is expected to continue in the CAM role despite displaying average performances in recent games. On either side of the German, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo should start on the flanks. Hugo Ekitike is set to lead the line for the hosts, meaning Isak could feature off the bench.
Expected Liverpool line-up vs Atletico Madrid:
Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
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