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Alisson's Injury: Liverpool's Goalkeeping Crisis Looms?
13 Mar
Summary
- Alisson Becker sustained a minor muscular injury, missing recent games.
- Arne Slot expressed hope for Alisson's return against Tottenham Hotspur.
- Stand-in Mamardashvili performed well, easing concerns over Alisson's absence.
Liverpool's key goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, is currently sidelined with a muscular injury. Manager Arne Slot has downplayed the severity, characterizing it as minor, but confirmed Alisson missed the recent Champions League match against Galatasaray. His return for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is uncertain, with Slot expressing cautious optimism.
Alisson previously missed seven weeks due to a hamstring issue in autumn, and the club is reportedly hesitant to rush his return. Despite Alisson's world-class status, his absence has highlighted the team's defensive vulnerabilities, as they possess the Premier League's ninth-best defensive record.
In Alisson's absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili stepped in against Galatasaray. The Georgian goalkeeper made three saves, including a notable stop, and was only beaten once, keeping Liverpool within touching distance of their opponents before the second leg.
Should Mamardashvili replicate his recent performance against Tottenham, Liverpool may be able to mitigate the impact of Alisson's continued absence. Tottenham have a strong scoring record, having found the net in 13 of their last 14 matches.
