Atletico Madrid could be without Alvaro Morata on Wednesday night, as Liverpool host the La Liga side in a crucial Champions League clash.
The Reds lost 1-0 in the first leg of their last 16 tie last month, giving them plenty of work to do at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have received a potential boost, with Morata suffering from a thigh problem, according to Marca, as translated by Sport Witness.
There is hope that he will be available but he is considered a doubt, as is Thomas Lemar.
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Morata’s possible absence is a positive for Liverpool, despite him fluffing his lines in the first leg with the goal gaping.
The Spain international is Altetico’s top goalscorer this season, scoring 11 times in all competitions.
Diego Costa could start in place of Morata, and while his aggressive style could cause problems on the night, he hasn’t completed a full 90 minutes since October, having struggled with injuries throughout the campaign.
Morata has been the more influential player this season, so not having him available could enhance Liverpool’s chances of reaching the quarter-finals.
Youngster Joao Felix is another option in attack, but he has only scored seven goals all season, failing to live up to the hype after joining from Benfica.
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