Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was absent from training today due to an injury, raising concerns ahead of their Premier League game against Bournemouth.
With Alisson sidelined, Caoimhín Kelleher is poised to take the starting position for the game.
According to Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle, Alisson was not in training for the Reds this afternoon.
He posted on X: “Alisson Becker not in training for #LFC this afternoon.
“Caoimhin Kelleher now on standby to make first start of the season for the Reds against Bournemouth at Anfield tomorrow.”
Alisson is dealing with a minor muscle injury that he sustained before Liverpool’s Champions League clash with AC Milan.
Despite this setback, he participated in the Reds’ 3-1 win at the San Siro.
However, he is set to be unavailable for the match against Bournemouth.
When asked if fixture congestion could be a contributing factor to Alisson’s injury, Liverpool boss Slot expressed skepticism about that possibility.
He said: “In Holland we also have Eredivisie, so we (Dutch teams) also play games at the weekend and also play Champions League and Europa League so we also play in the week.
“There is only one difference and that is the upcoming week when we play the League Cup so until now I’ve not seen anything I wasn’t used to at my former club.
“The Premier League has four extra games compared to the Eredivisie and also the League Cup, that’s the main difference, but from the start until now I think we have played as many games as my former club and that’s not an issue for me.
“But the main difference between the Premier League and every other league in Europe – and you all know – is we have to play during Christmas and new year.
“In those moments that is the biggest difference between this league and all the other leagues.
“AC Milan had to play the weekend, they have to play Tuesday and they will also play the weekend.
“But the strength of the league, the quality of the league, the quality of Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth that is much higher than if you play an Eredivisie team that doesn’t play for the top-six positions.
“That is where it makes a difference.”
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