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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker suffered a head injury that forced him to be substituted in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Colombia(Image: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Liverpool's long wait to shrug off the disappointment of their toughest week of the season so far continues.

The Reds suffered defeat in the Carabao Cup final and an heartbreaking exit from the Champions League before their extended break began.

And with having been knocked out of the FA Cup, it means the runaway Premier League leaders will have gone 17 days since the Wembley loss to Newcastle United before they finally return to action.



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That will see Liverpool welcome neighbours Everton across Stanley Park to Anfield.

But how many players will be available for the visit of the Blues?

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker had to be substituted with 'suspected concussion' in Brazil's win over Colombia in the early hours of Friday morning.

Brazil's national team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, said: "Becker suffered a trauma to the head region, he was replaced by a suspected concussion.

Alisson is normal, with no complaints.

In this complaint, the recommended is the replacement of the player."

Liverpool would later release a statement confirming that Alisson was travelling back to Merseyside and would undergo assessment from their own medical staff.

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Liverpool head coach Slot will provide an update on Alisson when he holds a press conference to preview the showdown with Everton early next week.

Defenders Joe Gomez (hamstring), Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) and Conor Bradley (hamstring) will play no part against David Moyes' men given they are still sidelined by with their respective injuries.
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