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Alisson was a conspicuous absentee in Liverpool’s starting XI versus Everton.

Liverpool returned to Premier League action on Wednesday, with a game against fierce rivals Everton at Anfield.

The Premier League leaders have a chance to maintain their 12-point lead at the top of the table, having seen their lead reduced to nine points following Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham a day earlier.

Arne Slot named a surprising XI for the game against Everton, with Curtis Jones seemingly named in the right-back position, given the absentees of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley.

Elsewhere, Alisson was unable to start in goal, with Slot naming Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.

The Brazilian returned to Liverpool early after sustaining a head injury on international duty.

The Liverpool man had to be substituted in the game after clashing heads with former Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez.

Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Slot admitted that the goalkeeper was training with the squad but was not certain of starting on Wednesday.

“Ali trained with us as well,” he said.

“The last check has to be made, I think that’s this afternoon after the session, [to determine] if he is available to play.”

With Alisson now missing the game, it is apparent that he failed the concussion test.

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