Liverpool endured an anxious moment on home turf as their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid at Anfield brought an unwelcome fitness scare.
The Reds’ new arrival Bradley Barcola had to be withdrawn just after the hour mark, hobbling off in a manner that immediately sparked worry among the home faithful about the nature of his knock.
The Frenchman had earned a starting berth for this European opener, taking on a key role for Liverpool in what was shaping up to be a significant outing before the setback struck.
Just how serious the issue is remains unclear for now, with the club set to carry out further checks to establish whether Barcola faces a spell on the sidelines.
For now, Liverpool can only hope the problem proves to be nothing major as they push on in Europe and turn their attention to their next league assignment, with the squad’s growing injury list already a source of concern for the coaching staff.
