Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has departed the club’s Asian pre-season tour due to a “personal matter,” according to reports. The 32-year-old Brazil international played the first half of Liverpool’s 4\u20132 defeat to AC Milan in Hong Kong before being substituted by Giorgi Mamardashvili. Alisson was absent from an open training session in Tokyo and has been granted leave by Liverpool, with an expected return once the team arrives back in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
Liverpool’s goalkeeping department remains well-stocked despite Alisson’s temporary absence. Giorgi Mamardashvili, who replaced him during the match, has openly expressed his ambition to claim the number one spot even when Alisson is fit. Additionally, Freddie Woodman, recently signed on a free transfer from Preston North End, serves as a reliable third-choice option.<\/p>\n
Woodman has spoken positively about training alongside Alisson, saying, “Working with Ali, for myself I\u2019m getting to work with one of the best in the world and I\u2019m just trying to take bits from his game and put them into my game. It\u2019s the same with Giorgi as well\u2014they are world-class goalkeepers, top goalkeepers, and it\u2019s a joy to work with them every day.”<\/p>\n
Liverpool’s pre-season schedule includes a forthcoming fixture against Yokohama F. Marinos in Tokyo before the squad returns to Anfield. Following this, the club faces an unusual challenge of two matches against Athletic Club at Anfield on the same day, with kick-offs separated by only three hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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