LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool won’t be bringing back first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker anytime soon.
Brazil coach Arne Slott announced on Friday that he will miss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City and the Champions League quarter-final two legs against Paris Saint-Germain due to an unspecified injury.
“He won’t even take part in the Paris Saint-Germain match. He will be out for a little while longer. Towards the end of the season, we expect him to be fit again,” Slott said.
Alisson played in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Galatasaray in the Champions League, but was not included in the match three days later. 2-1 loss against Brighton in the premier league. Giorgi Mamadashvili It started at Alison’s place.
Alisson, 33, has struggled with hamstring problems over the past two seasons and also missed two friendlies against Brazil during the international break.
Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League.
Isaac relaxing
Alexander Isak could be part of Saturday’s squad. The striker definitely won’t start, Slott said. He had just returned to team practice on Thursday after recovering from an injury. ankle and fibula fractures Upheld on December 20th.
“It’s going to take a little while to give him a lot of time,” Slott said.
The 26-year-old Sweden international joined Liverpool last summer. The highest transfer fee in British history at $170 million After long negotiations with Newcastle.
Salah ready
It has been confirmed that Mohamed Salah is eligible and available to play. The Egyptian star missed the match at Brighton just before the international break with a muscular injury.
Salah announced this last week. he will leave liverpool At the end of the season after nine years with the injured club. scoring record He established himself as one of the best players in the world.
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