A key Liverpool starter may be sidelined against Arsenal due to injury.
On Saturday against Manchester City, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson played the entire 90 minutes, but there was some concern regarding his fitness as the final whistle approached.
The sole probable explanation for the goalkeeper’s absence after sustaining an injury with a few minutes remaining in the match was that Liverpool had already completed all of their substitutions.
“I hope it’s not that serious, but I am currently unable to provide an answer and have no idea what it is.”
“He informed me that he felt it only slightly; however, we must await the results of the scan.”
Alisson’s descent to the ground while clutching the rear of his leg suggests he has sustained a hamstring injury.
The Evening Standard reports that the goalkeeper’s hamstring injury could render him out for the remainder of the year or a few weeks; however, no official confirmation has been made as of yet.
The precise timetable is pertinent to Arsenal as the Gunners’ visit to Anfield approaches in the near future.
A little over a month from now, on December 23, Liverpool will visit Arsenal on the road.
Social media users have speculated that Alisson will miss the match against Arsenal for the next five weeks.
However, these rumors are completely unfounded and appear to have originated from a single Twitter user citing an unidentified source.
As of now, dependable reports indicate that the exact duration of Alisson’s absence is unknown; therefore, it is uncertain whether he will be available to play against Arsenal.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson could reportedly have a hamstring injury, which would have the potential to keep him out of action for the rest of the year.
The Brazilian shot-stopper clearly looked in discomfort towards the end of the Manchester City game, and the Evening Standard report that it looked like his hamstring was the source of the problem, which might mean he doesn’t play again until 2024.
That’s a pessimistic outcome, and it could be that he’ll only be out for a few weeks, but if he doesn’t play again this year, he’ll miss the busy winter period, including big games against both Manchester United and Arsenal just before Christmas.
Needless to say, that would be hugely damaging for Liverpool’s hopes in those games, as Alisson has long been one of their most important players.
The 31-year-old has been in superb form this season and is always someone capable of deciding a game with his quality between the sticks.
Liverpool currently look like outsiders in the title race, and if they have key players out for big games like this they’re surely going to struggle to keep up with Manchester City and Arsenal over the course of the campaign.
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