Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals when he expects Alisson to return | OneFootball

Liverpool has a headache with Alisson's injury. The Brazilian goalkeeper left the field in the second half of the defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League and was ruled out by Arne Slot for the Reds' next match, this Saturday, against Chelsea in the Premier League.

“Alisson is not part of the squad tomorrow (Saturday). And he will also not travel to Brazil with the national team (for the friendlies against South Korea and Japan). So, he is out for Saturday,” said the coach.

Alisson: patience in recovery

Slot also made it clear that there is no set timeframe for the goalkeeper's return. “It depends on how the recovery progresses. On Saturday he won't play and won't perform for Brazil. I would be surprised if he was available for the first game after the FIFA break,” he explained. The statement indicates that the absence may extend beyond the international break.

More problems at Liverpool

Besides Alisson, other players are a concern at Liverpool. Forward Hugo Ekitike also left injured against Galatasaray and will be assessed in the upcoming training sessions. Meanwhile, Italian Federico Chiesa didn't even travel to Turkey due to a minor physical issue, and his condition will also be closely monitored by the medical department.

Despite these doubts, the major confirmed absence is indeed Alisson, considered essential for Liverpool's defensive consistency. “Sometimes recovery can be faster or slower, it's always difficult to predict days and weeks,” added Slot, highlighting the unpredictability of the goalkeeper's rehabilitation process.

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