Liverpool will have to navigate their showdown with Manchester United without Alisson Becker, who remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury.The Brazilian goalkeeper, injured in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray last month, is reportedly not yet training and is expected to miss further matches beyond the upcoming fixture.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson “will not play and also not next week,” reflecting the uncertainty about his return. In his absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to continue between the posts after deputising in the 2-1 loss at Chelsea.
The timing of this injury is particularly challenging. Liverpool are on a three-game losing streak, and the stakes are high in a fixture as emotionally and competitively charged as this one. Slot urged his side to respond, noting that while their recent losses were by narrow margins, results must improve.
On brighter notes, Ryan Gravenberch has recovered from a hamstring strain and is fully fit, while Ibrahima Konaté is back in training after a thigh issue. Meanwhile, summer signing Alexander Isak, whose start to life at Liverpool was slowed by the late arrival and conditioning issues, is reportedly fit and ready to be judged on his performances going forward.
This fixture at Anfield (Liverpool’s home ground) is one of the most watched derbies in world football, carrying high expectations and pressure for both clubs.United sit midtable but will not be underestimated given the nature of this rivalry.
With their primary goalkeeper unavailable, Liverpool will need strength in depth, composure under pressure, and tactical acumen to steady the ship. A positive result would be crucial to halt downward momentum and reassert their title ambitions.
Liverpool will have to navigate their showdown with Manchester United without Alisson Becker, who remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The Brazilian goalkeeper, injured in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray last month, is reportedly not yet training and is expected to miss further matches beyond the upcoming fixture.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson “will not play and also not next week,” reflecting the uncertainty about his return. In his absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to continue between the posts after deputising in the 2-1 loss at Chelsea.
The timing of this injury is particularly challenging. Liverpool are on a three-game losing streak, and the stakes are high in a fixture as emotionally and competitively charged as this one. Slot urged his side to respond, noting that while their recent losses were by narrow margins, results must improve.
On brighter notes, Ryan Gravenberch has recovered from a hamstring strain and is fully fit, while Ibrahima Konaté is back in training after a thigh issue. Meanwhile, summer signing Alexander Isak, whose start to life at Liverpool was slowed by the late arrival and conditioning issues, is reportedly fit and ready to be judged on his performances going forward.
This fixture at Anfield (Liverpool’s home ground) is one of the most watched derbies in world football, carrying high expectations and pressure for both clubs. United sit midtable but will not be underestimated given the nature of this rivalry.
With their primary goalkeeper unavailable, Liverpool will need strength in depth, composure under pressure, and tactical acumen to steady the ship. A positive result would be crucial to halt downward momentum and reassert their title ambitions.
