Alisson Becker is the most notable absentee from Liverpool\u2019s matchday squad for Wednesday night\u2019s Champions League meeting with PSV Eindhoven.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian had only just made his comeback from a hamstring problem \u2013 which kept him out for eight games \u2013 in last weekend\u2019s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. However, he\u2019s missing once again this evening, with Giorgi Mamardashvili immediately returning between the sticks.<\/p>\n
His omission initially sparked concern among supporters fearing another injury setback for the Reds\u2019 No.1, but those worries were eased soon after.<\/p>\n
Roughly 75 minutes before kick-off, Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo clarified the reason behind Alisson\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n
Why isn\u2019t Alisson involved tonight?
\nThe ex-Roma stopper has been ruled out through illness, joining Florian Wirtz, Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong on the unavailable list for the clash.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot has named only nine substitutes instead of the allotted 12, with two goalkeepers among them \u2013 including one who has yet to play senior football.<\/p>\n
Freddie Woodman is joined on the bench by 18-year-old Polish keeper Kornel Misciur, who was also included in the matchday squads for the previous Champions League fixtures against Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
The youngster has featured in the UEFA Youth League and has appeared this season for Liverpool\u2019s under-18 and under-21 teams, but is still waiting for his senior debut.<\/p>\n
Another setback in Alisson\u2019s stop-start season
\nAlisson will be disappointed to sit out tonight after only just returning from injury, though the fact it\u2019s an illness-related absence suggests he should be back in contention for Sunday\u2019s Premier League trip to West Ham.<\/p>\n
Reds fans can take some comfort from the presence of the reliable Mamardashvili, who has delivered several outstanding performances during his recent run as first choice.<\/p>\n
The Georgian will be aiming to keep back-to-back Champions League clean sheets at Anfield following his shutout against Real Madrid three weeks ago, while supporters will be hoping Alisson makes a swift recovery from the illness that has kept him out of this fixture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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