Arne Slot provides Alisson injury update after Liverpool goalkeeper missed Brighton defeat

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonThe Brazilian was one of three significant injuries the Reds sustained this week, and he was replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili on the south coast as the Reds fell to a 2-1 lossArne Slot gave an update on Alisson's recent injuryArne Slot has provided an injury update on Alisson, suggesting he could be available after the international break.The goalkeeper missed Saturday’s Premier League defeat at Brighton on Saturday and also was forced to sit out last week’s trip to Galatasaray. In between those games, Alisson featured against Tottenham on Sunday and the second leg of the Champions League tie at Anfield in midweek.But the 33-year-old was unable to travel to Brighton on Saturday, and he will not meet up with the Brazil squad during the international break.

Thank you for the support!”READ MORE: Steven Gerrard outlines biggest Liverpool concern after Brighton defeatREAD MORE: Brighton fans mock Liverpool with brutal Arsenal chant minutes after kick-offSlot allayed some of those fears when speaking after Saturday’s 2-1 loss at the Amex.“Alisson will definitely be out during the international break and let's see afterwards,” said the Liverpool boss.Slot also said he is not concerned about Hugo Ekitike’s injury after he was replaced just minutes into the game against Brighton.Arne Slot said he does not think Hugo Ekitike has suffered a serious injury at BrightonThe striker collided with James Milner and, despite trying to continue, left the field in tears. Again, Slot said he does not think it will be a long-term problem.“Hugo, I think he could play tomorrow if he needed to.

It was a dead leg, as you call it here I think,” said the Liverpool head coach.“Brighton did what we expected. If you face a team that has only had 62 hours of rest and the first thing you do is make it an intense game, play the first duels, play tough duels – nothing wrong with the duels, by the way – but unfortunately it was a collision and that led to Hugo going out.”Mohamed Salah had to be substituted after picking up an injury against Galatasaray(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool also lost Mohamed Salah after he sustained a muscular injury in the 4-0 victory over Galatasaray.He will not meet up with the Egypt squad during the international break, but no prognosis has been placed on his possible return.Liverpool also remains without Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak, although the latter is closing in on a return from a broken leg.Slot said on Friday that he expects the club’s record signing to be available to play some part against Paris Saint-Germain next month.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne SlotAlisson