Mac Allister answers with the winner
Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 at Anfield on Wednesday, and Alexis Mac Allister got the winner (1) (3) (9). It came a day after he went public with his disappointment over the lack of a new contract offer (1). Perfect timing.
Barcola exit was only cramp
Bradley Barcola came off after 60 minutes against Atlético and fans worried. Andoni Iraola says it was cramp, nothing serious (3). The record summer signing should be available for Fulham on Saturday.
Gakpo a doubt for Fulham
Cody Gakpo missed the Atlético game with a minor injury. Iraola is not sure he returns in time for Fulham: "I don't know if he'll be there" (8).
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Squad most expensive in the world
CIES rank Liverpool's squad as the most valuable in world football at €1.226bn for 26/27 (5). Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United follow in a Premier League-heavy top ten.
Youth league record for a 15-year-old
Liverpool's UEFA Youth League side beat Atlético Madrid at home Wednesday afternoon (2). A 15-year-old academy player set a European record, and the son of a former striker made his mark (2).
Fan-reaktioner
Supporters were in good spirits after the win, posting a clip of Iraola and Rafa Benítez together pre-match and marveling over the assist from Araujo on an alternate angle. The mood on the subreddit is upbeat, with fans celebrating the Spanish connection at the club. See the threads
