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Julian Alvarez Update Released as Atletico Madrid Handed Double Injury Blow Ahead of Liverpool - Liverpool Echo
Atletico Madrid will miss Julian Alvarez and four others due to injuries and squad decisions, impacting their attack against Liverpool at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League.
- Atletico Madrid announced a 22-player squad on September 16, 2025, for their Champions League game against Liverpool at Anfield on September 17.
- Julian Alvarez was excluded from the squad due to a knee injury sustained during Atletico's 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal at the weekend.
- Alvarez, Atletico's top scorer last season with 29 goals in 57 games, was substituted at halftime and replaced by Alexander Sorloth against Villarreal.
- Coach Diego Simeone remains optimistic about Alvarez's speedy recovery, expressing confidence that he will return to full fitness promptly.
- Alvarez's absence is a significant setback for Atletico, but attacking options like Griezmann and Sorloth remain available for the match against Liverpool.
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