Atlético prioritise rest, grounding for Liverpool starters before Real Sociedad

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·11 September 2026

Atlético prioritise rest, grounding for Liverpool starters before Real Sociedad

Atlético are preparing for Real Sociedad with the coaching staff placing a strong emphasis on rest after the Liverpool match.

According to AS, the squad were given Thursday off. On Friday the Liverpool starters worked in the gym.

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They later stepped onto the pitch for a couple of laps, mostly barefoot. Marcos Llorente and Pubill kept their footwear on, in a practice known as 'grounding'.

Julián Alvarez appeared increasingly settled, chatting with team-mates and looking less stern.

Pablo Barrios did not go out with the group. He finished the game against the English side feeling heavy, though no physical issue was reported. The staff are handling him with caution.

Source: AS

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