Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed significant fitness concerns after his side’s 1\u20130 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The match saw goalkeeper Alisson withdrawn and replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili, with Slot stating the substitution was troubling.<\/p>\n
“It is never positive if you go off like this,” the Liverpool boss told Prime Video after the Champions League defeat. “You can be sure [Alisson] is not gonna play on Saturday,” Slot confirmed. Alisson joins Giovanni Leoni in the infirmary, though Slot did not reveal the specific injury the Brazil international is nursing.<\/p>\n
Just 12 minutes after Alisson left the pitch, summer signing Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 was also forced off. The forward appeared to gesture at his hamstring as he was replaced by Alexis Mac Allister. Slot provided a straightforward update on the substitute.<\/p>\n
“[Ekitik\u00e9] felt something when he had to reach for the ball,” Slot said following the match. “He said he couldn\u2019t continue. Let\u2019s see how he is on the weekend.” Ekitik\u00e9 has already recorded six goal contributions across all competitions in his first nine appearances in a red shirt, making any absence a notable setback.<\/p>\n
Losing both players would be a major blow for a Liverpool side struggling to recapture last season\u2019s form. The reigning English champions were beaten 2\u20131 by Crystal Palace at the weekend and then suffered the disappointing loss to Galatasaray just four days later.<\/p>\n
The squad now faces a test in west London against Chelsea this weekend without Alisson. Chelsea arrive having picked up a 1\u20130 victory over Benfica in their second Champions League group match. Slot will be hoping the issues affecting Alisson and Ekitik\u00e9 prove limited as the Reds seek to return to winning ways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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