Alisson Becker has been ruled out of action for the next six weeks due to a hamstring injury which he sustained during Liverpool’s 1-0 away win over Crystal Palace on October 9, 2024.
Reports indicate that Becker will not be available for the Reds until after the next international break in mid-November 2024.
A thorough examination was conducted on the Brazilian goalkeeper to ascertain the nature of the knock he picked up in Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace and test results confirmed that he had suffered a hamstring problem.
Alisson Becker was withdrawn in the 79th minute of Arne Slot’s side’s slim win over the Eagles after he appeared to have tweaked his hamstring.
Vitezslav Jaros came on as a replacement for Becker, with the former putting up an impressive display in place of the Brazil international.
Alisson Becker At Liverpool
Alisson Becker has made 8 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions this season, recording 5 clean sheets thus far.
The Brazil international joined the Reds from AS Roma on July 19, 2018, for a fee of €62.5 million.
Becker has won several trophies at Liverpool, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 Premier League, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Alisson Becker has made 271 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists, while also amassing 119 clean sheets in all competitions.
Matches Alisson Becker Will Miss After Sustaining Hamstring Injury?
The injury to the 32-year-old means he will be absent from Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification engagements against Chile and Peru on October 11 and October 16, 2024, respectively.
Becker is expected to miss Liverpool’s upcoming games against Chelsea (Premier League), RB Leipzig (UEFA Champions League), Arsenal (Premier League) and Brighton (EFL Cup) on October 20, October 23, October 27, and October 30, 2024, respectively.
Alisson Becker will also not feature in the Red’s matches against Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League) on November 5, and Aston Villa (Premier League) on November 9, 2024, respectively.
Liverpool
The absence of Becker for Liverpool’s coming games is expected to be a huge blow for the Anfield side, as they aim for success this season.
The Reds currently occupy the 1st spot on the English Premier League table with 18 points from 7 matches, having won 6 games and lost 1.
Arne Slot’s side are also placed 5th on the UEFA Champions League log with 6 points from 2 matches.
Alisson Becker joins Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliot in the growing injury list of the Merseyside-based club.
Goalkeepers That Can Deputize For Liverpool In Place Of Alisson Becker
Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to fill into the goalkeeping unit at Liverpool, with the Ireland international likely to get the nod of boss Arne Slot for this coming matches.
Kelleher has, over the years, got minutes under his belt, and he has often impressed the fans with his displays.
Caoimhin Kelleher missed the game at Palace because of illness but is expected to replace Alisson in goal.
The 25-year-old also deputized in goal during Alisson Becker’s absence in September 2024 due to a knock.
Keller has made 49 appearances for Liverpool, recording 16 clean sheets across all competitions.
Czech Republic international Vitezslav Jaros could also be thrown into the fray for Liverpool after his cameo against Crystal Palace.
