Alisson Injury Crisis Deepens as Liverpool Faces Chelsea Without Key Keeper

Liverpool's defensive struggles intensify as goalkeeper Alisson is sidelined for Saturday's crucial Premier League clash against Chelsea. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed the Brazil star's absence after he limped out of Tuesday's Champions League loss to Galatasaray, marking the Reds' second consecutive defeat.

By Chris Posiano

October 1, 2025 at 1:07 AM

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Liverpool will head into Saturday’s high-stakes Premier League encounter with Chelsea without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, who sustained an injury during Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat at Galatasaray, head coach Arne Slot announced. The Brazilian international exited the match early, replaced by summer acquisition Giorgi Mamardashvili, as the Reds stumbled to their second loss in four days.

Slot revealed the setback during a post-match interview with Amazon Prime, stating, “It’s never positive when a player leaves the field like that. Alisson definitely won’t feature on Saturday.” The injury compounds Liverpool’s growing concerns after their 1-0 loss to Galatasaray followed a surprising Carabao Cup exit to Nottingham Forest earlier in the week.

Fellow forward Hugo Ekitike also faced misfortune, departing the game in the second half due to injury—a recurring theme for the Reds, who had previously remained undefeated in their first six matches of the 2025/26 season across all competitions. The recent losses mark only the second time since Slot took charge that Liverpool has dropped back-to-back games, the last instance occurring during last season’s Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain and the Carabao Cup final defeat in March.

Despite the rough patch, Slot remained optimistic, asserting, “We’re not light-years away from last season. The schedule has been brutal—away games against tough opponents like Galatasaray and Chelsea don’t make things easy.” He praised his team’s first-half performance but criticized disruptions in the second period, including stoppages for injuries and refereeing decisions that halted momentum.

Attention now shifts to how Liverpool adapts without Alisson, with Mamardashvili poised to make his first Premier League start against a resurgent Chelsea side. Updates on the goalkeeper’s condition are expected later this week.

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