The games Alisson will miss through injury

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Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea due to an injury sustained during Liverpool’s recent defeat to Galatasaray. The injury occurred early in the second half when Alisson rushed out to stop Victor Osimhen, resulting in him staying down and subsequently hobbling off the pitch. Manager Arne Slot confirmed Alisson's unavailability for the Chelsea game and expressed concerns over the recurring nature of his injuries.

This latest setback brings Alisson’s total number of games missed for Liverpool to 56 since his arrival in the 2018/19 season. His absences have been due to a variety of reasons, including soft tissue injuries, concussions, and illnesses, with two consecutive seasons seeing him miss more than ten matches each. Liverpool will rely on backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili while Alisson recovers.

Injury analysts have examined video footage and suggested that the likely issue is a hamstring injury, which is consistent with Alisson’s previous injury history. The assessment categorizes the injury as probably a grade 1 or 2 strain, rather than mere muscle tightness, but further scans are needed to confirm the diagnosis and severity. Expected recovery times vary by grade:

• Grade 1 strain: 2 to 4 weeks
• Grade 2 strain: 4 to 6 weeks
• Grade 3 strain: 8 to 12 weeks or more

Given these timeframes and the current timing in the season, Alisson could miss several matches, including high-profile Premier League and possibly European fixtures. Liverpool fans and the club hope the injury is minor to avoid a lengthy absence for their key goalkeeper.