Liverpool dealt Alisson injury blow as Arne Slot confirms extended absence before defining run-in

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Liverpool’s season has taken a potentially decisive turn, with Arne Slot confirming that Alisson Becker will be sidelined until the closing stages of the campaign – ruling him out of a critical run of fixtures that could define both their domestic and European ambitions. That timeline effectively removes Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper from matches against Manchester City, both legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against PSG and a series of Premier League fixtures that will shape the race for Champions League qualification.

Liverpool face toughest run-in of Champions League contenders The timing of Alisson’s absence is compounded by Liverpool’s fixture list, which is arguably the most difficult of any side chasing a top-four finish. The Liverpool head coach confirmed in the same press conference that Mohamed Salah has been declared fit and is available to face Manchester City, while Alexander Isak – Liverpool’s record signing – has returned to training and is expected to feature, although not from the start.

A big blow for Liverpool Alisson missing such a crucial time in the football calendar could results in a shift in Liverpool’s season trajectory. Whether they navigate this period successfully may ultimately determine not just their league position, but their financial outlook, squad stability, and the trajectory of Arne Slot’s future as Liverpool head coach.