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Alisson Injury Blow Leaves Liverpool Facing Crucial Spell Without Key Man

Liverpool have been dealt a significant setback with confirmation that Alisson Becker is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.

The Brazilian goalkeeper was forced off during Tuesday night’s 1-0 loss in Istanbul, and subsequent assessments suggest he will be unavailable for a defining run of fixtures across domestic and European competition.

Six Weeks Without Liverpool’s No.1

Sources close to the situation indicate that Alisson’s recovery timeline points towards a potential return after the next international break in November. In the meantime, Arne Slot must rely on summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili, who stepped in following the Brazilian’s withdrawal against Galatasaray.

The 24-year-old Georgian now faces a baptism of fire, beginning with Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. What follows is a sequence that could shape Liverpool’s season: a clash against Manchester United at Anfield, a Champions League meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt, and critical Premier League assignments against Brentford and Crystal Palace.

Season-Defining Fixtures on Horizon

The fixture list offers little respite. As October closes, Liverpool will host Aston Villa before welcoming Real Madrid to Anfield in a match that carries heavyweight implications for European ambitions. The month of November then opens with perhaps the sternest challenge of all — a visit to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

By the time Alisson is ready to return, Liverpool’s standing in both the Premier League and Champions League may look very different. His absence will be felt not just in his command of the penalty area but also in the authority and calm he brings to the defensive unit.

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International Impact

The setback extends beyond Merseyside. Brazil will also be without Alisson for their friendlies against South Korea and Japan next week, removing one of their most experienced figures from international duty.

For Liverpool, the priority is clear: ensuring their goalkeeper is not rushed back prematurely. The six-week estimate remains fluid, and much will depend on how well Alisson responds to treatment and rehabilitation.

Slot’s Challenge

Slot’s early tenure at Liverpool has already been tested by injuries, but losing his first-choice goalkeeper represents the sternest examination yet. Mamardashvili must step up swiftly, while the defenders in front of him — Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and others — will need to provide added security during this spell.

Liverpool’s ambitions this season are built on fine margins. Six weeks without Alisson Becker could prove decisive in the title race and their European campaign. The coming matches will reveal whether Slot’s squad can adapt and sustain momentum without one of their most influential figures.