Liverpool sweating on Alisson fitness ahead of scan as Reds fear goalkeeper will miss crucial fixtures

Alisson was forced off in the 56th minute of Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray after pulling up while sprinting back to make a save from Victor Osimhen. The 32-year-old immediately signalled to the bench before being replaced by summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili. The Brazilian is now set to undergo a scan on Thursday to assess the extent of the problem, as per The Athletic.

Speaking after the game, Liverpool boss Slot confirmed that Alisson would miss the upcoming trip to Chelsea and expressed concern over the injury. “If one of our players is on the floor nine times out of 10, I fear the worst and with the worst, I mean he cannot continue, and that is what happened with Alisson,” Slot said. “He will not be able to play Saturday, that is 99.9 per cent (certain), although I think it is 100 per cent.”

Alisson’s setback is a major blow for Liverpool, who face a crucial run of fixtures in both the Premier League and Europe. The Brazilian has already missed time in recent seasons due to similar hamstring problems, raising concerns about a potential recurrence. His absence places added pressure on Mamardashvili, who could now be handed a run of starts during a decisive period.

Liverpool will travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday before hosting Manchester United on October 19 in what could be a key early test of their title credentials. The Reds are expected to receive Alisson’s scan results within the next 24 hours to determine the severity of the injury. Should the problem prove significant, Slot may have to rely on Mamardashvili for those games and potentially also games against Crystal Palace and Real Madrid.