DEVASTATING NEWS: Arne Slot has announced devastating Alisson news this morning in shock interview.
Liverpool may have to cope without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, for a little longer. Fabrizio Romano relayed comments from Arne Slot during Liverpool’s pre-match press conference before their clash with West Ham, suggesting that Alisson’s return for the upcoming match against Wolves is uncertain and likely “tight.”
In Alisson’s absence, Caoimhin Kelleher has been called upon to take over the goalkeeping duties once again. The Republic of Ireland international has stepped up in his Brazilian teammate’s absence, particularly during Liverpool’s recent victory against Bournemouth. Kelleher delivered an impressive performance, keeping a clean sheet and helping Liverpool secure their fourth clean sheet in the Premier League this season, a result that propelled them to second in the league standings.
Manager Arne Slot was full of praise for Kelleher’s contributions, acknowledging that Liverpool relied on their backup goalkeeper more than in any other game they had played this season. Slot noted that Bournemouth managed more chances against Liverpool than other teams had in their previous six matches, but Kelleher was up to the task, making several key saves. Slot drew a comparison with Alisson, highlighting that while the Brazilian made crucial saves in previous games, Kelleher was required to do more during the Bournemouth clash.
Kelleher’s solid performance serves as a reminder of his capability as a backup and highlights Liverpool’s strength in depth, especially with Alisson’s potential absence looming.
In terms of other injury news, Harvey Elliott was seen wearing a protective boot ahead of Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Elliott is recovering from a fractured foot, which he sustained during the September international break. While this injury is still affecting Elliott, the overall injury situation at Liverpool remains relatively manageable. Should Alisson return to action soon, the injury list will be even shorter.
As for upcoming matches, Federico Chiesa might get more minutes in the Carabao Cup fixture against West Ham, providing further opportunities for squad rotation and giving other players a chance to shine.