Mac Allister wins it against Atlético
Liverpool 2–1 Atlético Madrid in the Champions League opener, and Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner (3) (4) (9). Llorente put Atlético ahead early, but Szoboszlai levelled before half-time (9). This a day after Mac Allister voiced his disappointment over the lack of a new contract offer (3). He answered on the pitch.
Barcola only cramp, back for Fulham
Bradley Barcola came off after an hour, and fans worried. Andoni Iraola cleared it up: cramp, nothing more (4). Your big summer signing should be available Saturday when Fulham come to Anfield.
Gakpo doubtful for Fulham
Cody Gakpo missed the Atlético squad with a slight injury and may not be back in time for Fulham (8). Iraola would not commit: "I don't know if he'll be there" (8).
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Kone link emerges for January
Liverpool are linked with a possible January move for Roma's Manu Kone (2). The same report updates Mac Allister's future amid his contract standoff (2).
Liverpool top CIES squad value ranking
Your squad is the most expensive in world football at €1.226bn, per the CIES Football Observatory (5). Nothing hollow about that ranking: it reflects the money already spent.
Record from a 15-year-old in the Youth League
Liverpool's academy opened its UEFA Youth League campaign at home to Atlético with a record-setting performance from a 15-year-old, the son of a former striker (1). An early sign the pipeline keeps producing.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are in good spirits after the Atlético win, with the pre-match meet of two Spanish-era managers drawing lighthearted love. The alternate angle of the Araújo assist has supporters doing what they do best: rewatching it. The mood is warm, no panic, just a fanbase enjoying the start of the European run.
