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

Liverpool may need to manage without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, for a bit longer. Fabrizio Romano reported 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 sidelined, Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped in as the goalkeeper once again. The Republic of Ireland international performed well in Alisson’s absence, especially during Liverpool’s recent win over Bournemouth, where he kept a clean sheet, contributing to Liverpool’s fourth clean sheet in the Premier League this season and pushing them to second in the league table.

Manager Arne Slot praised Kelleher’s performance, noting that Liverpool relied on their backup goalkeeper more in this match than in any other this season. Slot observed that Bournemouth created more chances against Liverpool than other teams had in their last six games, but Kelleher responded with several key saves. He compared Kelleher’s contributions to Alisson’s previous performances, stating that while Alisson made important saves in earlier matches, Kelleher was called upon to do more against Bournemouth.

Kelleher’s strong showing underscores his reliability as a backup and highlights Liverpool’s depth, particularly with Alisson’s potential absence.

Regarding other injury updates, Harvey Elliott was seen wearing 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. While this injury continues to affect him, Liverpool’s overall injury situation is relatively manageable. If Alisson returns soon, the injury list will be even shorter.

In terms of future matches, Federico Chiesa may see more action in the Carabao Cup game against West Ham, allowing for further squad rotation and opportunities for other players to shine.