Alisson suffers brutal injury blow! Liverpool goalkeeper forced off on Brazil duty after nasty clash of heads with Colombia's Davinson Sanchez

The 32-year-old shot-stopper lined up for his country in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Colombia. He was unable to see that game out after being forced from the field for medical reasons. A clash with former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez led to his early departure.

The incident in question occurred 25 minutes into the second half. With both players left on the turf, they were – after receiving treatment on the field – eventually replaced as part of concussion protocols. Further checks will now be carried out.

Brazil’s national team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, told reporters: "Alisson suffered a head injury. He was replaced due to a suspected concussion, so now we will follow the protocol recommended by the CBF. He will undergo the recommended imaging tests. First, we will perform a CT scan, followed by a diffusion MRI.

"If all the tests are negative and normal, we will then perform a cognitive test, and then we will evaluate the player. If everything is normal, we will conduct a series of observation tests over the next few days to see whether or not he would be able to travel with us and go to Argentina for our next game."

Lasmar added on Alisson, who was not knocked unconscious: "Today, the first step is to perform the necessary tests and assessments and monitor the player over the next few days, which is the protocol. Alisson is normal.

"I believe you saw the images of him on the bench and after the game. He is completely normal now, without any complaints. During the treatment on the field, he did not report any fainting or memory loss, he was conscious and oriented the whole time. We substituted him because he had minor complaints, he thought he was a little slower and there was some possibility of a concussion, so in cases of this suspicion, the recommendation is to substitute the player."

Brazil, who saw Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior net a 99th-minute winner to earn them a 2-1 victory over Colombia, will be back in action on Tuesday when facing old adversaries Argentina – who will be without Lionel Messi. The Selecao sit second in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualification table.