DEVASTATING NEWS: Arne Slot has announced devastating Alisson news this morning in shock interview.

Liverpool may have to manage without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, for a bit longer. Fabrizio Romano shared remarks from Arne Slot during Liverpool’s pre-match press conference ahead of their game against West Ham, indicating that Alisson’s return for the upcoming match against Wolves is uncertain and likely “tight.”

With Alisson out, Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped in to handle the goalkeeping responsibilities again. The Republic of Ireland international has performed well in Alisson’s absence, especially during Liverpool’s recent win over Bournemouth. Kelleher had a standout performance, achieving a clean sheet and helping Liverpool secure their fourth clean sheet of the Premier League season, which moved them to second in the league standings.

Manager Arne Slot praised Kelleher’s efforts, noting that Liverpool depended on their backup goalkeeper more in this game than any other this season. Slot mentioned that Bournemouth created more chances against Liverpool than other teams had in the prior six matches, but Kelleher met the challenge with several crucial saves. He compared Kelleher’s contributions to Alisson’s, emphasizing that while Alisson made important saves in earlier matches, Kelleher had to do even more during the clash with Bournemouth.

Kelleher’s strong showing underscores his ability as a reliable backup and showcases Liverpool’s depth, especially with Alisson’s potential absence on the horizon.

Regarding other injury updates, Harvey Elliott was seen in a protective boot ahead of Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. Elliott is recovering from a fractured foot sustained during the September international break. Although this injury is still impacting him, Liverpool’s overall injury situation is relatively manageable. If Alisson returns soon, the injury list will shrink further.

Looking ahead, Federico Chiesa may see more action in the Carabao Cup match against West Ham, providing additional opportunities for squad rotation and allowing other players to make an impact.