Liverpool secured a comfortable 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, with Diogo Jota netting the decisive goal to strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League table.
However, the win came with a worrying setback as Alisson was forced off in the 79th minute, limping to the bench with what is suspected to be a hamstring injury. While the Reds continue to thrive, the potential loss of their key goalkeeper could pose a significant challenge in the coming fixtures.
How the loss of the Brazilian will impact the team
He was replaced by Vitezslav Jaros for the final minutes and Liverpool held on for the win. Speaking after the game, Slot admitted that Alisson was likely to miss upcoming games.
“The latest is we don’t know, but what we know is when a player walks off like he does that normally means he won’t be in the Brazil squad and I don’t expect him in to be the team in the game we play afterwards,”
“We have to wait and see. It will take a few weeks I assume… I think it is his hamstring.”
Arne Slot on the post match conference
Arne Slot immediately noticed the severity of the injury, recognizing it from the player’s reaction, which made it clear it was serious. He expressed deep concern for the player.
As the October international break nears, Liverpool will next face Chelsea in a highly anticipated clash on October 20. The Reds are gearing up for a busy period, with several challenging fixtures ahead. Over the coming weeks, they will take on:
- Chelsea (Premier League)
- RB Leipzig (Champions League)
- Arsenal (Premier League)
- Brighton & Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
- Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)
- Aston Villa (Premier League)
This stretch of games will be crucial as Liverpool aim to maintain their momentum and compete on multiple competitions.
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The 32-year-old is ruled out of linking-up with Brazil in the forthcoming international break. Liverpool face a brutal run of matches after the break, and Slot fears Alisson will miss some club action, with Liverpool hosting Chelsea on Oct. 20 and then traveling to RB Leipzig on Oct. 23 in the Champions League.
