Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker faces six-week injury layoff

As a result, Alisson will miss crucial matches against Chelsea on October 20 and Arsenal a week later as well as Champions League fixtures against RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen.

Caoimhin Kelleher, who missed the Palace match due to illness, is expected to fill in for Alisson, reprising his role from last season when Alisson was injured.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot predicted a lengthy layoff for his number one goalkeeper, stating, “We have to wait and see, but it will be a few weeks for him to be back… He’s clearly our number one, the best goalkeeper in the world. It’s always a blow when he gets injured, not only for him but us as a team.”

Despite Alisson’s absence, Liverpool remains at the top of the Premier League table with 18 points from seven matches, one point ahead of defending champions Manchester City and Arsenal.