Liverpool confirmed line-up vs Atletico Madrid – Contract rebel included in Jurgen Klopp starting XI
Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the final of the Audi Cup tonight. The pre-season friendly encounter kick’s off at 19:30 (GMT).
The game will be played at Bayern Munich’s home, the Allianz Arena. The Bundesliga champions were eliminated from their own tournament after they were brushed aside by Liverpool last night.
Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Daniel Sturridge scored for the Reds as they recorded a 3-0 win over Bayern.
Jurgen Klopp has opted to keep contract rebel Emre Can in his starting lineup tonight. The 23-year-old has under 12 months remaining on his contract with the Merseyside club.
Philippe Coutinho and Mo Salah have been rested by the German tactician while Daniel Sturridge misses out due to injury.
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Former Liverpool star Fernando Torres could face his former side tonight. The Spain international starts today’s game on the bench.
Liverpool confirmed line-up vs Atletico Madrid:
Liverpool confirmed lineup: Ward; Flanagan, Gomez, Klavan, Milner; Can, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Woodburn, Mane, Solanke.
Atletico Madrid confirmed lineup: Moyá, Vrsaljko, Giménez, Lucas, Sergi, Kranevitter, Augusto, Thomas, Keidi, Correa, Vietto.
