Champions League opener at Anfield
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid Wednesday night at Anfield. This is the first match of the Champions League campaign (1) (3) (5) (6).
And Atletico arrive as a gift. Diego Simeone's side lost 3–0 away at Athletic Bilbao over the weekend, conceding two goals in three minutes in the second half (3).
Sorloth out, Atletico missing a threat
Alexander Sorloth is injured and did not travel to England for the match (3). Atletico will have to find goals from Julian Alvarez and Jonathan David instead.
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Simeone: 'hell from the first minute'
Simeone expects a hostile Anfield. He said the problem in Bilbao was not motivation but a loss of awareness: 'We simply switched off. Now we come to a magnificent stadium, in a great atmosphere. We have to be ready from the first minute because it will be fierce' (3).
Mac Allister is 'very sad' over his contract
Alexis Mac Allister spoke openly in a press conference before the Champions League game. He said he was 'very sad' not to have received a new contract offer over the summer (2) (6). He addressed Liverpool bosses directly about it.
Iraola responds to the contract claim
Andoni Iraola had to address contract discussions ahead of the Champions League campaign beginning (5). No new deal has been offered to Mac Allister.
Liverpool chased Minteh, Brighton said no twice
Liverpool saw two bids turned down for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh during the summer window (4). One former Red worries the failure to land Minteh could cost Andoni Iraola.
Thiaw linked with a 2027 move
Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw is on Liverpool's radar. Manchester United are also among the suitors, with a 2027 move reportedly being targeted (7).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are talking about the two firsts: the new sporting director search (Julian Ward and internal options Pedro Marques and David Woodfine) and the 14 players added to the Champions League squad, including Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns. There is also affection for Ovie Ejaria, the ex-Liverpool midfielder now looking for clubs on LinkedIn. Read more here
