Atlético Madrid is set to take on Liverpool in the Champions League, but the team will be missing three players due to injuries and suspensions. Notably, Julián Álvarez, who has been at the center of transfer speculation, is available for the match.

Álvarez’s situation has been a hot topic, especially after he expressed a desire to join Barcelona, which led to a public dispute between the two clubs. Despite his wish to move, Atlético Madrid stood firm and did not allow the former Manchester City player to join the Catalan side. This decision has not been well received by some fans, who booed Álvarez upon his return to the squad at the Metropolitano Stadium.

In addition to Álvarez, Atlético Madrid will be without Arnau Ortiz, who is serving a suspension from a previous incident in the competition, and Alexander Sorloth, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Young forward Miguel Cubo, who has made two appearances in LaLiga this season, is not included in the 24-player squad for this match but is expected to play in the UEFA Youth League against Liverpool's U19 team earlier that day.

Despite these setbacks, Atlético Madrid still boasts a strong lineup, with summer signings Jonathan David and Kang-In Lee likely to feature prominently in the attack. Cristian Romero, a familiar face after leaving Tottenham, is also part of the squad. The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to secure vital points in the Champions League group stage.

With the stakes high, fans are eager to see how Atlético Madrid will perform against a formidable Liverpool side, especially with the added drama surrounding Álvarez’s situation.