‘I fear the worst’: Alisson out of Chelsea clash as Liverpool suffer double injury blow

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Independent or go back to LFC Live.

Arne Slot admitted he feared “the worst” about Alisson after the goalkeeper went off injured in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The Brazilian suffered a suspected muscle problem as he made a save from Victor Osimhen and Slot was quick to rule him out of Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.

Alisson was taken off after suffering an injury against Galatasaray (AFP via Getty Images)Slot said: “When he sprinted back, he felt something. He will not be able to play Saturday, 99.9 percent, I have already said 100…” Slot is more optimistic about Hugo Ekitike, who also came off injured, but warned the forward’s problem may be worse than he thinks.“He felt something when he had to reach for the ball,” he added.

He said he couldn't continue, so we had to take him off. Let's see how he responds.”