Alisson faces backlash after admitting to missing Liverpool games 'for the World Cup'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is facing backlash from some supporters after the Brazil international admitted to missing club games 'to prepare me for the World Cup'Alisson Becker has admitted he missed games at Liverpool to prepare him for the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup.’The goalkeeper was absent for nine of Liverpool’s final 10 games of the 2025/26 season, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, having sustained a hamstring injury during training.Although he had been expected to return in time for the final month of the season, Alisson didn’t make his comeback until the last game of the season against Brentford. Despite his injury issues, he was named in Brazil’s squad for this summer’s World Cup.Alisson has had a host of injury problems over recent years, having failed to play more than 35 games in any of his last three seasons at Liverpool.

Speaking ahead of Brazil’s opening game against Morocco on Saturday though, the 33-year-old admitted he sat out some of the Reds’ games this season with the World Cup in mind.Asked about the criticism over his fitness issues, Alisson told Brazilian outlet Estedao: “There are still questions, but that doesn’t bother me.“I’m aware that I’m on the right track. Perhaps, if we had won more, the perception would be different.Alisson Becker missed nine of Liverpool's last 10 games of the season(Image: Getty Images)“What bothers me most is not having won.

I’m 100 percent and being out of games at Liverpool was to prepare me for the World Cup.”His comments have not gone down well with Liverpool fans, many of whom are not happy that Alisson may have sat out games when the club was still fighting for Champions League qualification.The Reds only secured a top-five finish in the Premier League after drawing their final game against Brentford, having only taken two points from their last four games of the campaign.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.“Who was paying his wages while we were battling for Champions League football?” one fan wrote on social media.“Not like we were fighting for our lives to get Champions League or anything lad,” another wrote.“Love Alisson but I really don't like this,” another supporter commented.Liverpool.com says: It’s important to remember that the article Alisson’s comments come from will have been translated from Portuguese, so the meaning of what he said may come across differently in his native tongue.However, it’s not a great look after the season Liverpool has just had.