Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker for tonight’s Merseyside derby against Efterkan after the Brazilian failed a concussion test at the last minute.
But Arne Slot has surprisingly moved Curtis Jones from midfield to play as a right-back,
so Caoimhin Kelleher will be in goal once again after he played in the Carabao Cup final two weeks ago. Alisson
suffered a head injury in a clash with Brazil against Colombia on March 21. And had to withdraw from England to continue his recovery.
Under concussion prevention rules, Alisson must go through five steps, each of which must be spaced out for at least 24 hours: no physical activity, light exercise. Specific training, non-contact training and full training.
However, he did not pass that assessment and was not named in the matchday squad. As per the FA’s guidelines, players are able to train within days of suffering a concussion. But should not return to full-contact matches within three weeks of the incident. Alisson suffered the head injury in the early hours of Friday 21 March (20 March in the USA), less than two weeks ago.
He could, therefore, be a doubt to face Fulham this weekend, but should be fine to feature against West Ham United the following week.
He must then receive confirmation from the club’s doctors. ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี However, he ultimately failed to pass the test,
with Jones selected ahead of Jarrell Quansah, who played in the Carabao Cup final,
with other right-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez all out injured.