LIVERPOOL SUFFERED A potentially significant early-season setback as Alisson was removed in the first half of tonight’s season opener against Norwich City.
The goalkeeper slipped while taking a quick goal-kick and grabbed at the back of his leg, before falling down to the turf in pain.
After staying down for several minutes, the Brazilian limped off the pitch slowly and was replaced by debutant Adrian in the 39th minute, with the Reds already up 3-0 at Anfield.
It was a first Premier League appearance since May 2018 for the Spaniard, whose contract was not renewed by West Ham at the end of last season.
Adrian was only signed earlier this week as a replacement for Simon Mignolet, who joined Club Brugges in an £8.2 million (€8.8m) switch.
Should Alisson be forced to miss an extended period it would be a big blow for the Reds, who saw the Brazilian solidify their goalkeeping position last season after his arrival from Roma.
Following his £67 million (€75m) move to Anfield in July 2018, Alisson further established himself as one of the world’s top goalkeepers and helped Liverpool to a standout season.
Ireland U21 international Caoimhin Kelleher is also among the goalkeeping options at Liverpool. The Corkman is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery on a wrist injury last month, but he’s due to return in the coming weeks.
Shame about Kelleher!
@IAmTheTruth: Could have been his chance
@IAmTheTruth: I’d advise you to listen to what klopp said about it. The lad will have his chance yet
@Bilford Waha: as a bench warmer, he won’t dislodge Becker from goal anyway, needs to move on for first team football to develop himself and improve his Ireland chances, even on loan for a while In January
@Alan Brazil: aye, shur liverpool paid about 70 million for a keeper for him to sit on a bench and watch the young Irish lad play. Screw your head on lad. Every team has three keepers. Allison for the main games , Adrian for fa cup and perhaps club world cup as well as back up. And then the young lad for league cup and under age games, also to put pressure on the second choice keeper
@Bilford Waha: Screw your head on, the keeper from Bournemouth is the same age as him and Irish, and playing in the premier league, sitting on the bench is no good for him, he has his champions league medal, time to move on.
And so it begins, regular injuries will devastate that team. The sub keeper did well on his debut. 45 mins played and 1 goal conceded lol
@Chippy OMalley: you need to get out more
@John Cleary: a lot more
@John Cleary: agreed
@Chippy OMalley: You are some pr**k
@stephen darling: Typical low life comment from your ilk lol
@Chippy OMalley: dont worry about it you have your level 5 coaching level apparently. Go out and show us how it’s done
@Chippy OMalley: 75 mins played , and Norwich deserved a goal ? At least ! Downside , if mignolet was in, it might have been more ?
Another Karius on on standby!?
@Chauncey O’ Monikerinho: They have a 4m lad from West ham and a child from Ireland as backup for the onion sack but they are a big club lol. Last years performance was a one off fluke to win the 97 points trophy, it won’t happen again mark my words… We will win by double figures this year.
@Chippy OMalley: Kompany will be a massive loss, their wont be much in it again
@Chippy OMalley: no they won the European Cup, how big is that trophy?
@Chauncey O’ Monikerinho: dont think so bud ? To your disappointment , I’d imagine .