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Alisson, Ekitike, Leoni - Liverpool injury news and return dates after Galatasaray defeat - Liverpool Echo
Liverpool faces key absences with Alisson Becker ruled out and Hugo Ekitike hampered by a hamstring injury ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea, coach confirmed.
- On Tuesday, Liverpool Football Club lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul as Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike were both forced off injured during the second half.
- Arne Slot, Liverpool manager, explained Hugo Ekitike felt something reaching for the ball, saying `He felt something when he had to reach for the ball, I think we all know which moment it was`, and tests are needed before Chelsea.
- Slot confirmed Alisson Becker will undergo scans on Thursday after being withdrawn, with his absence for Saturday’s Chelsea match at 99.9%.
- With Alisson sidelined, Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to replace him for Liverpool against Chelsea, while Alexander Isak is expected to start up front, potentially benefiting rivals Arsenal.
- Giovanni Leoni has undergone surgery after tearing his ACL, facing a lengthy recovery likely out until around August 2026, with reports suggesting about 12 months sidelined.
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Liverpool sweat on Alisson injury scan as 'expectation' emerges ahead of Chelsea - The Mirror
Alisson Becker will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday after the goalkeeper was forced off with a hamstring injury during the Reds' Champions League win over Galatasaray
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