Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Image Credits:Bologna FC

After three points at the weekend against Wolves to go top of the Premier League, the focus for Liverpool turns to Bologna in the Champions League.

Liverpool will host Bologna in the Champions League this Wednesday at Anfield.

Both teams come into the fixture in different form, with Liverpool riding high after a 3-1 comeback victory over AC Milan, while Bologna settled for a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening match of the competition.

In Serie A, Bologna played out a 1-1 draw with reigning Europa League champions Atalanta at home.

Bologna’s mission at Anfield will be a daunting task.

They’ve shown resilience, particularly in defense, but their lack of goals could be a concern.

Interestingly, this will be the first competitive meeting between Liverpool and Bologna in the Champions League.

Liverpool’s record against Italian teams has been strong in recent years, particularly at Anfield.

Bologna, on the other hand, is making its return to Europe’s top competition for the first time in decades.

This match is part of the new Champions League league phase format, which sees all teams play eight matches against varying opposition rather than the traditional group stage setup.

This provides both Liverpool and Bologna more opportunities to gather points across a broader spectrum of opponents.

What is the latest Bologna injury news ahead of the Champions League clash?

Bologna have more than a few concerns ahead of their visit to Anfield on Wednesday night.

In the 1-1 draw with Atalanta on Saturday, 20-year-old striker Santiago Castro was taken off in the 68th minute with manager Vincenzo Italiano confirming it was due to calf discomfort.

Santiago Castro would be a big miss for Bologna judging by his early season form?

Credits: Bologna FC.

The U20 Argentina international already has three goals and one assist in six Serie A appearances for Bologna this season and scored against at Atalanta at the weekend.

Now Quotidinao Sportivo (via Sport Witness) have reported that Castro’s calf issue is serious and the turnaround to face Liverpool is ‘tight’.

It is reported that Castro ‘wants to play at Anfield at all costs’ and is ‘dying’ to feature against Arne Slot’s Reds.

Meanwhile, 32-year-old defender Remo Freuler finished the tie against Atalanta ‘in bad shape’ and is another doubt to face Liverpool.

In terms of other noticeable absentees, captain Lewis Ferguson remains out of action with a cruciate ligament injury.

Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone