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Liverpool games Alisson Becker could miss after injury blow confirmed

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is set to miss matches for the Reds through injury after an update from manager Jurgen Klopp

 

 

 

Liverpool could be without Alisson Becker for several games due to injury.

The Brazilian goalkeeper went down in the final moments of the Reds’ draw against Manchester City last weekend. With Liverpool having used all of their substitutes, Alisson was forced to get back to his feet and continue, immediately tasked with defending a corner as Man City searched for a late winner.

In the aftermath of the game at the Etihad, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp admitted that his number one had “felt something” and would have to assess the extent of the injury. Alisson’s absence comes at a crucial time for Liverpool, who face a total of 10 games up to New Year’s Day.

Addressing both Alisson and Diogo Jota’s injuries in his press conference on Wednesday, Klopp said: “Both are out. Ali is a bit lesser, so we have to see. Not day by day he cannot play tomorrow or Sunday probably not the week after, (but then) should be kind of okay.

“Diogo will take a little bit longer, don’t know exactly. We have to see. Alisson not as bad (as we thought) but still bad enough.”

Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise for Alisson – starting with Liverpool’s home tie against LASK in the Europa League on Thursday. The Reds are next in Premier League action on Sunday as they host Fulham at Anfield (2pm kick-off), followed by a midweek trip to Sheffield United (Wednesday, December 6). Klopp’s side then stay on the road as they travel to Crystal Palace (Saturday, December(9)

Based on his manager’s update, Alisson could be fit for Liverpool’s final Europa League group game gainst Union SG in Belgium (Thursday, December 14). However, Kelleher would be expected to retain his place as cup goalkeeper.

That means that Alisson’s recovery may well coincide with a a trio of important home games. The Reds host old rivals Manchester United in the Premier League (December 17), followed by their Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against West Ham (December 20), and a top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal (December 23).

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