Arne Slot gives major Alisson injury update as double Liverpool boost confirmed

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was withdrawn through injury during the midweek Champions League defeat to Galatasaray and Arne Slot has now confirmed how long he will be sidelined forAlisson was injured in Liverpool's defeat to GalatasarayLiverpool boss Arne Slot has ruled Alisson Becker out for this weekend's game against Chelsea - but has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is in contention to play. Having now had a few days to evaluate both players, Slot has offered an update ahead of this weekend's trip to Chelsea - and it's mixed news.

Alisson I would be surprised if he's there for first game after international break but we don't know after that. Depends how quickly he can recover." With Alisson sidelined, Mamardashvili could be in line for his first Premier League appearance for Liverpool since his summer switch from Valencia.

When he plays his first game it's the best way of seeing he's adjusted well or not, and we seen against Southampton he adjusted really well to our club which isn't a surprise as he is a quality goalkeeper. I'm mainly interested in how well it's going to take and there are other people in the club who can give you a better answer." Following the clash with Chelsea, Liverpool then face a break due to the international fortnight.