Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly set to spend the next six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
The Brazilian, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, limped off early in the second half of Liverpool’s 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray, signalling to the bench after running back to make a save to deny striker Victor Osimhen. He was subsequently left out of the Brazil squad for the upcoming international break.
Reds boss Arne Slot quickly confirmed that he did not expect Alisson to be available for Saturday’s meeting with Chelsea, with soon revealing that the goalkeeper is not expected to return until late November.
Asked for an update on Alisson during Friday’s press conference, Slot insisted it was “difficult” to say when the Brazilian would return but admitted he is unlikely to be back after the October international fixtures.
This latest setback is Alisson’s fourth hamstring injury since February 2024, having missed a total of 41 games for club and country as a result. “I’m not a doctor,” said Slot when asked whether this is a recurring injury or a new problem.
