Alisson statement as Liverpool goalkeeper confirms he's 'out for a while'

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Alisson Becker will miss Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Brighton and Hove Albion and potentially several more games this season.The Brazilian has a long history of injury issues, including most recently being sidelined for the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie vs Galatasaray.Arne Slot did not mention a problem for Alisson in his pre-Brighton press conference, but after news broke on Friday night that he would not be available on March 21, the goalkeeper has now made a statement on his injury, confirming he’ll be out for a while. Arne Slot’s expected front three without Salah, what changes would you make? 🔄 No room for Rio again!

Salah is ruled out vs Brighton and Frimpong is a doubt. Looks like Gakpo will return…Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV Media Alisson will ‘be out of action for a while’Taking to his Instagram story on Saturday morning, just hours before the Brighton clash, he wrote: “Unfortunately I’ll be out of action for a while.“Already working hard to be back stronger!

Thank you for the support!”Alisson is a quiet leader in the Liverpool dressing room, but his consistent injury problems are becoming a concern.2024/25 saw the 33-year-old sidelined with four separate issues, and he has picked up four more problems in the current campaign so far.He has now missed 71 games as a Liverpool player due to various injuries and fitness woes.It remains to be seen how long Alisson will be out, and the March international break should hopefully reduce the games he misses.But with huge ties against Manchester City and PSG coming up in early April, it’s not an ideal situation for Slot.In his absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili will take up the number one role.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox