Liverpool -Manager Arne Slot gave an injury update about Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike after the few on Tuesday evening was forced from the field against Galatasaray.
The Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat in Istanbul on match day two of the Champions League, their second consecutive loss after they fell on a late goal of Eddie Nketiah against Crystal Palace.
Galatasaray held a famous victory after Victor Osimhen scored from the penalty spot in the first half. Liverpool got a place from their own kick from their own, but it was canceled after a VAR review.
Liverpool Boss issues a injury update about Alisson and Ekitike
Their frustrations were exacerbated by injuries to Alisson and Ekitike. The Brazilian keeper, who was replaced by Giorgi Mhaldashvili in the 56th minute, hurt his hamstring after saving a shot by Osimhen.
Slot confirmed that Alisson will not be available for Saturday’s meeting with Chelsea on Stamford Bridge. “It is never positive if you leave. He will certainly not play on Sunday,” he said.
Ekitike is not excluded, but he will have to be assessed before the manager makes a decision about his involvement this weekend. The striker was replaced by Alexis Mac Allister in the 68th minute.
“He felt something when he had to reach the ball. After the game that is always the difficult with these moments.
“Sometimes you feel, it’s not so bad. But if you walk around, it is something else – or if you have to sprint and take a shot on goal.
“He said he couldn’t continue, so we had to get him out. Let’s see how he’s the weekend.”
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