Atletico Madrid were forced to substitute three players against Villarreal on Sunday, including striker Julian Alvarez , and the news has provided a boost to Liverpool .

Arne Slot helped in the against Burnley on Sunday afternoon, though he had to wait until the 95th minute for Mohamed Salah to break the deadlock.

The Dutchman's attention will now turn to the Champions League , which is set to resume on Wednesday at Anfield, where his team will take on La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.

Speaking to reporters after his , Atletico boss Diego Simeone has provided updates on Alvarez, David Hancko and Robin Le Normand , saying: "We haven't spoken to each of the boys' doctors. Generally, it's discomfort, bruises, and his ankle is twisted. We'll have more

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