Liverpool Forward Cleared to Start Against Atletico Madrid

Liverpool’s France forward has been passed fit to start their Premier League clash at Anfield, shaking off the cramp that forced him off in the second half of Wednesday’s win over Atletico Madrid.

Any fears of a lingering problem have been parked. He leads the line again as Liverpool look to carry European momentum into domestic duty.

There are changes around him.

Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas and Victor Munoz are all drafted into the XI, with Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister and Rio Ngumoha making way. It’s a reshuffle that freshens both midfield and the left side, hinting at a plan to manage minutes in a busy run of fixtures while keeping the team aggressive on the ball.

On the bench, there is another important boost. Cody Gakpo returns to the matchday squad after a recent fitness issue and is named among the substitutes, giving Liverpool extra firepower if the game tightens late on.

Liverpool XI at Anfield

Alisson; Van Dijk, Jacquet, Wirtz; Szoboszlai, Isak, Gravenberch; Tsimikas, Munoz, Barcola, Araujo.

With their key forward ready, fresh legs coming in, and Gakpo back in reserve, Liverpool walk out at Anfield with options everywhere and no excuses.