Liverpool is set to be without star goalkeeper Alisson for at least one month. The Brazilian number one most recently withdrew from a matchup with Crystal Palace on October 5th. As the Reds held a narrow 1-0 lead, Alisson suffered a hamstring injury late in the game. He was eventually replaced by Vitezslav Jaros in the 79th minute. Liverpool went on to win the match.
The latest setback is the second injury that Alisson has suffered so far this season. The goalkeeper also previously missed two matches in late September due to a thigh issue. Liverpool managed to win both of the games, including a 5-1 Carabao Cup thumping of West Ham.
With Alisson in the team, the Reds currently have the best defensive record in the Premier League. For instance, Liverpool has allowed just two total goals in the division this season. Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are tied with the second-fewest goals conceded in the English top flight with six.
Kelleher: ‘I want to be playing week in, week out’
While Jaros entered the fray for Alisson against Palace, Caoimhin Kelleher will now take over for the Brazilian between the sticks. The Republic of Ireland international missed the most recent match due to illness.
Kelleher is widely seen as one of the better backup goalkeepers around. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp previously labeled the Irishman as the best number two in the world. Despite this praise, Kelleher is unlikely to be a permanent starter going forward.
Alisson still has two years remaining on his current contract. His situation, however, is complicated by Liverpool signing Giorgi Mamardashvili earlier this summer. The Georgia international remains with Valencia on loan and will officially join the Reds next summer.
Liverpool’s decision to bring in Mamardashvili has not exactly sat well with Kelleher. The goalkeeper recently answered questions about the issue during an interview with talkSPORT Daily. He also discussed former manager Jurgen naming him…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-10-09 18:33:08
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