Liverpool’s night in Istanbul went from bad to worse when Alisson Becker was forced off injured during the second half of the defeat to Galatasaray. The goalkeeper pulled up after rushing out to deny Victor Osimhen, receiving treatment before hobbling off and being replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Arne Slot confirmed afterwards that the 32-year-old will miss Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. On Wednesday, injury analyst @physioscout shared their assessment on X, suggesting Alisson may have sustained another hamstring problem, given both the movement involved and his history of similar setbacks.
They explained that it appeared to be more than just tightness, with the likelihood of a Grade 1–2 hamstring strain. Recovery times vary: 2–4 weeks for Grade 1, 4–6 weeks for Grade 2, and up to 12 weeks for a Grade 3 injury.
If the Brazilian’s setback is on the lighter side, the international break may limit him to missing only the Chelsea game. But if scans reveal a more serious strain, he could be sidelined until mid-November, ruling him out of key clashes with Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Having lost Alisson to a lengthy hamstring injury this time last year, Liverpool fans will be bracing themselves for the worst. Still, Mamardashvili showed his quality in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton, and now has the chance to prove himself in the first team.
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