BREAKING NEWS: live from Anfield, Arne Slot has announced terrible news about Alisson’s injury and has confirmed that Caoimhin Kelleher doesn’t want to play for Liverpool again as he feels disrespected.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided an update on the injury status of goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who could be sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury, and midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who also suffered a setback. Alisson played a crucial role in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, making key saves to secure the win. However, he was forced to leave the field in the 79th minute due to an apparent hamstring issue. Viteslav Jaros replaced him, as usual back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was unavailable due to illness.
This is the second injury Alisson has sustained this season, having already missed two matches in September because of a thigh problem. The Brazilian goalkeeper, who has a history of injuries, now faces another period on the sidelines. Unfortunately for Liverpool, Alisson wasn’t the only casualty in the match at Selhurst Park. Alexis Mac Allister was also substituted at halftime, with Dominik Szoboszlai taking his place on the field.
During his post-match press conference, Slot was naturally asked for updates on both players’ conditions. When questioned about Alisson, Slot admitted that fans have reason to be concerned. “The latest update is that we don’t know the full extent of the injury yet,” Slot said. “But based on how he left the field, it’s likely he won’t be in the Brazil squad, and I don’t expect him to be available for our first game after the international break.”
Slot confirmed that the injury was likely to Alisson’s hamstring, and although the full diagnosis is yet to be determined, he indicated that it could take several weeks for the Brazilian shot-stopper to recover. “We have to wait and see, but I assume it will be a few weeks before he’s back,” Slot added.
When it came to Mac Allister, Slot was less certain about the severity of the injury. The Argentine midfielder was able to finish the first half but decided to come off at the break due to discomfort. “He went off because of an injury, but it’s hard for me to assess how bad it is at this moment,” Slot explained. “He could have continued playing, as it wasn’t an issue that occurred right before halftime, but he felt it wasn’t worth the risk of aggravating the injury.”
Mac Allister’s injury appears to be in his groin area, and Slot was unsure if the midfielder would be able to travel for Argentina’s international matches. “What’s the exact situation? Can he go to Argentina? Can he play over there? That’s difficult for me to say right now,” Slot said.
Liverpool will now head into the international break with injury concerns for two key players. Their next match will be a high-profile clash against Chelsea at Anfield, and the fitness of Alisson and Mac Allister will be closely monitored in the lead-up to that game. Fans will be hoping that the international break gives both players enough time to recover, but for now, it remains uncertain when they will be back in action.
