Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson to Miss One Month Due to Injury

Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson, is anticipated to be out until at least mid-November due to a hamstring injury sustained in their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace, BBC reported. The injury led to his substitution by Vitezslav Jaros after 79 minutes. Reports suggest his absence could affect Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, as the team is just a point ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal.

During Alisson's recovery, he will miss crucial Premier League matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa, as well as Champions League fixtures with RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen and a League Cup encounter with Brighton. Meanwhile, Caoimhin Kelleher, expected to step in despite previously missing out due to illness, is affirmed by Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, to be the solid number two goalkeeper.

Kelleher has convincingly filled this backup role before, as shown in his performances against Bournemouth and West Ham earlier in the season, easing concerns about Alisson's absence. Alisson also missed Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.

Fans share a mixed reaction to Alisson's injury; though lamenting his absence, they express confidence in Kelleher’s abilities. His competence as a backup ensures minimal disruption. Moreover, the acquisition of Giorgi Mamardashvili, while initially unexciting, now offers promise for bolstered depth, repeating the idea that despite injury woes, Liverpool remains a formidable side with Kelleher as a reliable deputy in Alisson’s stead.

Earlier, SSP wrote that BCCI introduced new rule for player withdrawals from IPL.