Liverpool kick off their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a heavyweight tie against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Arne Slot\u2019s side have made a perfect start in the Premier League, but Europe presents a different challenge. Last season they topped the league-stage group before falling at the first knockout hurdle to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain. This time, the expectation is to go further.<\/p>\n
Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0Best and Worst Liverpool Players to Wear the Number 7 Shirt<\/a><\/p>\n Slot has been consistent with his 4-3-3 system, though injuries forced adjustments. Against Burnley on Sunday, Dominik Szoboszlai once again covered at right-back, but with Jeremie Frimpong fully fit, the Dutchman is expected to reclaim his place in the back four. His return restores balance on the right and reignites the partnership with Florian Wirtz.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>PSG Predicted Lineup vs Atalanta for September 17<\/a><\/p>\n Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate remain the first-choice pairing in central defence. On the left, Andy Robertson is likely to start, with Milos Kerkez offering energy and pace as an option later in the game.<\/p>\n In midfield, Curtis Jones\u2019 injury has left a gap at the base. Ryan Gravenberch has filled it, providing strength and composure in possession. Szoboszlai should return to midfield alongside Wirtz, who has been operating as the advanced playmaker.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>:\u00a0The Best and Worst Players to Wear Liverpool\u2019s Number 9: The Shirt That Crowns or Destroys<\/a><\/p>\n The attack has been settled. Mohamed Salah remains the focal point from the right, Hugo Ekitike has impressed leading the line, and Cody Gakpo continues to be trusted on the left. Record signing Alexander Isak is expected to be eased in again from the bench.<\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s start has been lively but uneven. Eight goals from four league matches show their attacking quality, but defensive lapses have been a recurring theme. Twice they let two-goal leads slip, against Bournemouth and Newcastle, before finding late winners. Against Arsenal, they showed greater control in a tighter contest, and at Burnley they again had to push late to get over the line.<\/p>\nLiverpool Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid<\/h2>\n
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