Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has now been ruled out until the end of March. Alisson Becker ruled out until after March international break, a huge setback for Liverpool.
Caoimhin Kelleher will replace Alisson at Wembley after featuring in the Premier League. Liverpool are facing an injury crisis but still managed to secure two wins without key players.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has missed their last two fixtures against Brentford and Luton Town,And assistant manager Pep Lijnders has now provided an update on his fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
The Brazilian international is undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers in world football,
And has saved the Merseyside outfit on many occasions between the sticks, but he’s going to be unavailable for Liverpool’s trip to the capital this weekend.
Speaking before Liverpool’s trip to Wembley, Jurgen Klopp’s assistant Lijnders spoke to the media, providing an update on Alisson’s fitness.
The German coach confirmed that Alisson would be out until after the March international break, which is a huge blow for the Reds.
Caoimhin Kelleher stepped in for the trip to Brentford last weekend and the home fixture against Luton on Wednesday,And he’s likely to be between the sticks at Wembley against Chelsea. The Republic of Ireland international is more than capable, but losing your number one goalkeeper is always a worrying problem.
Alisson, who cost Liverpool £65m, joins a host of different players who will be watching from the stands on Sunday. The Reds are going through a bit of an injury crisis at an important time of the season,
But it didn’t prevent them picking up two wins in their previous two games in the Premier League.
Kelleher stood a good chance of starting the game even before Alisson’s injury,With Klopp giving the 25-year-old the responsibility in the cup. Alisson is yet to play a single minute in the competition.
