'Felt unwell': Arne Slot confirms another Liverpool player could miss Galatasaray along with Alisson
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been speaking to the press and given an update on Alisson Becker’s fitness ahead of facing Galatasaray.Alisson was already reported as being out of the clash in Istanbul and Liverpool fans are naturally worried when their number one will be back.Thankfully, Slot has spoken on Alisson’s issue but while it’s good news for the Brazilian, Liverpool have another problem when it comes to Federico Chiesa. DISCUSS: This is not the game for Rio Ngumoha, nor for the returning Florian Wirtz 👇 Predicted XI Liverpool vs Galatasaray This is a big game for Liverpool and having lost in Istanbul earlier this season already, Slot knows it’s time to put things right.The Reds looked back to their best against Wolves last time out but with Alisson injured, Slot also confirmed that Italian striker Chiesa could miss out as well.“Federico [Chiesa] felt unwell last night, that’s why he wasn’t training,” Slot revealed.
“Alisson was in the session but he felt something towards the end of the session. We decided that it wasn’t good enough to play.
“Chance can be back on Sunday, we don’t expect it to be big thing.”Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesChiesa has been a bit-part player in the main for Liverpool this season but having everyone fit and available for a big European game is key.Worryingly, if Chiesa is unwell, there is a risk that whatever is wrong with him passes on to other players in the squad.Slot will need to manage this carefully over the next 24 hours to ensure everyone else stays fit and well.The Reds can probably cope without a player like Chiesa. But should another key man like Mo Salah or Virgil van Dijk join Alisson on the sidelines, things suddenly become a lot tougher.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox