Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out for six weeks. After suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper was forced off injured in the 79th minute of the game. And was replaced by third-choice goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros. โปรโมชั่น ufabet Who was named on the bench due to Caoimhin Kelleher being ill.

It is bad news for the Reds who will face a tough fixture schedule after the international break.

Latest tests have confirmed that the Brazil international has a hamstring tear. And is unlikely to play until at least the international break in November.

That sees them host Chelsea, then travel to title rivals Arsenal, RB Leipzig and Brighton in the Carabao Cup. They then play the Seagulls at home in the league. Before hosting Xabi Alonso’s German champions Bayer Leverkusen and high-flying Aston Villa.

Though there is no specific target match for a return, the Reds’ trip to Southampton on November 24 could be a potential date to aim for.

That means Kelleher will be available as a substitute again, with the Ireland international making 26 appearances in all competitions last season.

Alisson is expected to miss the Premier League games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, as well as the Champions League two games against RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool also face Brighton in the Carabao Cup, with Kelleher starting in the last round.