One player at Liverpool is reportedly raising growing concerns for the club’s medical team due to his injury history.
The Reds’ 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday was overshadowed by Alisson Becker leaving the field with a hamstring issue, which is expected to keep him out for several weeks.
This marks the second time this season that the goalkeeper has faced an injury setback, as he missed a couple of matches last month due to a thigh problem.
Alisson’s injury history is now a concern for Liverpool
As reported by Football Insider, Liverpool’s medical staff now find the Brazilian’s fitness record to be ‘concerning’ following this latest injury.
The 32-year-old was sidelined for two months last season due to a different hamstring issue, marking the 12th time he has been unavailable due to injury or illness since joining the Reds in 2018 (Transfermarkt).
The article notes that Alisson’s injury struggles influenced the club’s interest in Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is set to join Anfield next year after signing in late August.
Alisson is expected to miss important matches for Liverpool
There is no denying that Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper is considered among the best in the world, but his frequent injuries are indeed concerning.
A specific recovery timeline has not yet been provided for this latest setback, but if the estimates of a few weeks are correct, he may not return until after the November international break.
It appears certain that he will miss the match against Arsenal at the end of this month, as well as a challenging Champions League game against Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in four weeks.
Fortunately, Arne Slot has a reliable alternative in Caoimhin Kelleher, and Vitezslav Jaros showed promise in a brief appearance against Palace on Saturday, potentially serving as a dependable backup if needed.
The concerns from Liverpool’s staff regarding Alisson’s injury history are valid, but hopefully, the initial estimates are overly pessimistic, allowing for a quicker return to action than anticipated.
