Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot has confirmed it: goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be sidelined for awhile now. The Brazilian has a thigh injury that will keep him out until well after the November international break; at least.
“Alisson is for sure not with us in the upcoming weeks, that’s clear,” Slot said of Alisson. “So, that’s a blow for him and for us because I think he did really well this season and did so well for this club for so many years.”
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Reds Team News
The league leading Reds must soldier on without their No. 1, but otherwise the team fitness situation doesn’t look too bad. Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo is a doubt for the Chelsea match, due to an unspecified illness. “We have a few issues, so we will see,” said Slot. “Endo was sick.”
Summer signing Federico Chiesa (undisclosed) could feature if he passes a late fitness test while Harvey Elliott (ankle) remains out as long term absentee.
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