Liverpool’s Alisson ruled out until November (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Liverpool are set to be without their number one goalkeeper Alisson for the next six weeks following the hamstring injury the Brazilian suffered during last weekend’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The Reds’ number one went down in the second half of the clash at Selhurst Park after kicking away a pass back to him from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The pain on the 32-year-old’s face was visible and fans knew the issue was serious as the goalkeeper hit the ground in frustration.
Alisson underwent a scan on his hamstring injury over the weekend and results are now in as the Brazil international is set to be out of action until after November’s international break, reports The Times’ Paul Joyce.
This is a major blow for Arne Slot as the 32-year-old is a major part of the current Liverpool squad, both on the field and in the dressing room.
The Brazilian is set to miss big games against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen with Caoimhin Kelleher set to take over from Alisson during his absence with the Irishman set for a run of seven games in 20 days.
Liverpool’s Alisson set to be out of action until November. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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Publish date : 2024-10-09 08:53:00
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