Liverpool have been dealt a major blow after their first‐choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker sustained a hamstring injury in their Champions League defeat to Galatasaray—one that is expected to sideline him until late November, according to multiple reports including The Athletic.
The Brazil international was forced off in the 56th minute after chasing back to thwart a threat from Victor Osimhen, visibly struggling in the process. Manager Arne Slot later confirmed that Alisson would miss Liverpool’s upcoming match against Chelsea and suggested that he anticipates a return only after the November international break.
Internal assessments point to a recovery timeline of around six weeks, meaning Alisson will be unavailable for a key stretch of fixtures in October and November—including domestic clashes with Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea, as well as Champions League and cup commitments.
During his absence, Liverpool will turn to Giorgi Mamardashvili, their summer signing, to take over goalkeeping duties. Mamardashvili, who has been earmarked as Alisson’s potential successor, is expected to see an increase in minutes as Liverpool navigate a critical phase of their season with a backup between the sticks.
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Slot, speaking after the Galatasaray loss, acknowledged the severity of the situation: “If a player lies on the ground, nine times out of ten I fear the worst… and with this I feared he could not continue.” Yet he admitted that it remains difficult to be precise about the timeline, offering only that he expects Alisson to miss “between now and the international break.”
This marks yet another setback in Alisson’s injury history; over the past season, he has had multiple interruptions from hamstring strains. Liverpool now face a demanding schedule without their leading shot-stopper—testing the depth and resilience of their roster in the coming weeks.
