Álvarez and Johnny out for Liverpool, Hancko travels | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid travels to Liverpool with several negative news in their squad for the debut in the UEFA Champions League. After injuries and discomfort suffered by up to four players in the league match against Villarreal, Cholo Simeone had several players in quarantine. Finally, Nico González and Le Normand will indeed be with the rest of the team and can participate at Anfield. The other positive news is about Hancko, who, after ruling out a serious injury, has joined the red-and-white expedition.

The problem in the Atlético squad to face Liverpool comes in the form of absences. In addition to the expected absences of Giménez, Baena, and Almada, two more significant players are added. The first is Julián Alvarez, who after feeling discomfort against Villarreal has not wanted to take risks and will not be at Anfield. Thus, Cholo Simeone loses a key player in the red-and-white attack.

The surprise came with the announcement of the squad list. And that is because Johnny Cardoso is a last-minute absence. The American international suffered a sprain in his left ankle during yesterday's Monday training session. He thus joins the list of absentees for the debut in the top European competition.

The Academy completes the squad

Faced with the absences, Cholo Simeone has decided to rely on The Academy to complete the list. Besides Esquivel, a regular as the third goalkeeper in the Argentine coach's appointments, the young Taufik Seidú and Rayane are also included. All in a trip where the entire Juvenil A will also be present, under the orders of Ángel Donato. A new opportunity for the red-and-white youth academy to showcase its quality to the world. In a match that will be played against Liverpool, at 16:00 Spanish time.

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