February 16, (THEWILL) – Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, has sustained a fresh hamstring injury in training. According to a report on Friday, the Brazilian will now miss this weekend’s crucial clash against Brentford as well as potentially the League Cup final against Chelsea next weekend.
With backup keeper Caoimhin Kelleher set to deputise between the sticks, manager Jurgen Klopp will be desperately hoping his number one recovers in time for the season-defining run-in. Alisson previously missed matches earlier this campaign due to muscle problems and Liverpool struggled without him, underlining his importance to the team.
Kelleher performed admirably when called upon last season, including in Liverpool’s penalty shootout triumph over Chelsea in the 2023 League Cup final, and the young Irishman will likely retain his starting spot for Sunday’s trip to Brentford and possibly the Wembley showpiece as Alisson races to regain fitness.
In more positive injury news for Liverpool, star forward Mohamed Salah has returned to training following his own hamstring issue. Yet, Klopp remains without several other key players ahead of this weekend’s fixture, where victory would see Liverpool remain at the EPL summit.
Defender Ibrahima Konate is available again after suspension but Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai and Thiago Alcantara remain sidelined for the league leaders. Brentford earned an impressive point at Anfield last season and dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup, so Klopp will be hoping his injury-hit squad can respond after the loss of Alisson.
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