Arne Slot issues Alisson injury update ahead of Liverpool clash vs Galatasaray
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonThe goalkeeper was not named in the travelling squad that flew to Turkey on Tuesday for the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to start between the sticksArne Slot provided an injury update on Alisson after he missed the Champions League trip to Galatasaray (Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has revealed the injury that will keep Alisson out of the Champions League clash against Galatasaray does not look serious and claimed he could even be back this weekend.The Liverpool goalkeeper was a shock omission from the squad that flew to Istanbul on Monday for the last-16 first-leg tie against Galatasaray. The Reds face the Turkish champions at RAMS Park on Tuesday before the return meeting at Anfield next week.But Liverpool will have to begin the double header without one of its key players after Alisson picked up a knock in training.
The Reds took a precautious approach to the injury, and opted to leave the Brazilian at home.READ MORE: Florian Wirtz lifts lid on private Liverpool locker room talks without Arne SlotREAD MORE: 4 things spotted in Liverpool training as Federico Chiesa missing and unexpected face joins squad"He felt something towards the end of the session. On that occasion, he was replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili - who is set to deputize again on Tuesday - and missed around two months as a result.Slot also explained the reason behind Federico Chiesa's absence, with the Italian not involved in Tuesday's training session."Federico was out of the session.
He felt unwell last night and hasn’t trained with us."Mamardashvili is expected to start the midweek Champions League encounter.(Image: Getty Images)The Reds lost 1-0 earlier this season, but will hope for a better outcome in the knockout fixture. The Galatasaray defeat was one of two losses Liverpool suffered in the Champions League league phase, while it won the remaining six games.Tuesday's match will be Mamardashvili's 12th appearance for Liverpool, but he has started just once since Alisson returned to the side in late November.Mamardashvili joined Liverpool last summer from Valencia and has had his playing time limited.