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.”
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FYIs
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PL Form, Standing: Liverpoolย WLWWW, 1st, 18 ptsย ย Chelsea DWWWD, 4th, 14 pts
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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