Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss the upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea after sustaining a muscle injury during the Reds’ 1–0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.
Alisson was forced off in the 56th minute after making a crucial save against Victor Osimhen, grimacing in pain and unable to continue. Slot’s post-match comments left little room for optimism: “It is never positive if you go off like this. You can be sure he is not gonna play on Saturday”.
The Brazilian shot-stopper, who missed significant time last season due to hamstring and thigh injuries, now faces another spell on the sidelines. While the exact nature of the injury hasn’t been disclosed, Slot’s tone suggests it could be a medium-term absence.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Liverpool’s summer signing from Valencia, replaced Alisson and is expected to start against Chelsea. The Georgian international, who turned 25 this week, has been praised for his composure and shot-stopping ability, but Saturday’s fixture will be a major test of his readiness.
Adding to Liverpool’s woes, forward Hugo Ekitiké also exited the Galatasaray match with a suspected hamstring issue. Slot noted, “He said he couldn’t continue. Let’s see how he is on the weekend”.
With back-to-back defeats and key players sidelined, Slot faces mounting pressure to stabilize the squad. The Reds will need to rely on depth and adaptability as they prepare for a challenging run of fixtures, including matches against Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Real Madrid.
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