Atlético Madrid Faces Key Absences Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Atlético Madrid travels to Liverpool on Tuesday for the Champions League opener on Wednesday at 21:00. The team will be without two crucial players, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. Alexander Sørloth is sidelined due to a muscle injury sustained before the season began. He has not trained with the squad since the injury, and his status remains uncertain as Atlético evaluates his condition ahead of Monday’s training session. Arnau Ortiz, on the other hand, will miss the match due to a suspension stemming from an incident during a Conference League qualifying match while he was with Śląsk Wrocław in August 2024. Ortiz received two yellow cards shortly after being subbed in, resulting in a red card that contributed to his team’s elimination. Summary of Player Absences: Alexander Sørloth: - Reason: Muscle contracture, sustained pre-season - Status: Has not trained with the group since injury Arnau Ortiz: - Reason: Suspension from August 2024 Conference League qualifier - Status: Confirmed unavailable at Anfield As Atlético Madrid prepares for this high-stakes match, the team’s dynamics may be affected by these absences. Their performance will be closely watched as they aim to secure a strong start in the competition.
Source: Football España - 2026-09-08