Goalkeeper crisis for Liverpool as Alisson misses PSG quarterfinal clash

Liverpool’s preparations for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain have suffered a significant setback, with first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out of both legs of the tie due to injury .

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Friday that the Brazilian international will not return in time for the Champions League showdown against the French giants and will also miss Saturday’s FA Cup quarterfinal against Manchester City .

“He will not be part of the Paris Saint-Germain games as well. He will be out for a bit longer. Towards the end of the season we expect him to be fit again,” Slot said while addressing the media ahead of the weekend fixtures.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper had played in Liverpool’s emphatic 4-0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray , but was absent just three days later when the Reds suffered a 2-1 Premier League defeat against Brighton . Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili stepped in during Alisson’s absence and is expected to continue in goal while the Brazilian recovers.

Alisson has faced recurring hamstring issues over the past two seasons , and the latest setback also forced him to miss Brazil’s recent international friendlies during the break.

Currently placed fifth in the Premier League standings , Liverpool face a demanding stretch of the season as they chase domestic and European ambitions without their most reliable presence between the posts.

Meanwhile, manager Slot hinted that Swedish striker Alexander Isak could make a return to the matchday squad this weekend after recovering from a broken ankle and fibula sustained in December . However, the forward is unlikely to start as he only resumed full training earlier this week.

In a positive update for Liverpool supporters, Mohamed Salah has been declared fit and available after missing the Brighton match due to a muscle injury.

The Egyptian superstar recently announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season , bringing an end to a remarkable nine-year spell in which he shattered scoring records and cemented his status as one of the club’s modern legends.

With a high-stakes Champions League battle against PSG looming, Liverpool will now need to regroup quickly as they attempt to navigate a crucial phase of the season without their first-choice goalkeeper.