Liverpool is seriously injured just as they prepare to face Chelsea.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to be unavailable in upcoming matches after being kicked out of the pitch in a Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.
A new signature signing Hugo Ekitike was also injured in the same game to exacerbate the blow.
With both players questionable, Liverpool must navigate challenging times when team depth and recovery are very important.
During Liverpool’s 1–0 defeat in Istanbul, Allison was replaced early in the second half after having had problems early in the second half.
Allison replaced Galatasaray
He was replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The exact nature of his injury has not been revealed, but Slot suggests that it is probably serious.
Slots are rarely a good sign when the player says “Sprint behind you, feel something, go to the floor and won’t come back.”
The Reds boss states, as reported by Fabrizio Romano:
“When a player has to fall out like this, it’s not a positive sign.”
“Alison cannot play on Saturday.”
Losing a Brazilian stopper is especially harmful. Because he is one of Liverpool’s most consistent and reliable performers.
Hugo Ekitike was also injured due to Liverpool
In addition to Liverpool’s concerns, Ekitique, who was featured in the same fixture, was also injured.
Slot said Ekitique “I felt something when he had to reach for the ball,” and admitted that the timing of the alternative came amid a surge in action and confusion.
It is still unclear how long Ekitike will be out, but his absence limits attack options while running busy equipment.
Liverpool is currently facing a test period. Losing Allison due to an impending trip to Chelsea is a tough hit for a team that is already struggling with their form, but Ekitique’s injuries have further reduced resources.
Federico Chiesa is another player who has doubts about his match against Chelsea.
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