Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Arne Slot confirms major Liverpool injury blow ahead of Chelsea match
Oct 3, 2025
Ian Doyle, chief reporter for the Liverpool Echo, shares critical insights into Liverpool's latest injury woes, confirming Alisson Becker will be out due to a hamstring issue. He discusses what this means for the upcoming match against Chelsea and the potential of goalkeeper Georgi Mamadashvili stepping up. Ian delves into the impact on team dynamics, particularly regarding defensive errors and midfield rotations. The episode wraps up with predictions for the match and reflections on squad selections.
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Alisson Injury Opens GK Opportunity
- Alisson's hamstring looks likely to keep him out for an extended period and Liverpool are cautious with timelines.
- Georgi Mamardashvili now has a significant opportunity to stake a claim as goalkeeper during competitive fixtures.
New Number Two Has Big Credentials
- Mamardashvili arrives with La Liga and international experience and Liverpool paid nearly £30m for him last year.
- Ian Doyle notes the club expects him to be ready and possibly a long-term successor to Alisson.
Clubs Avoid Exact Return Timelines
- Clubs rarely give firm recovery times and Liverpool prefer to keep comebacks private unless obvious.
- The importance of a reliable number two goalkeeper has grown in modern squads.