Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be sidelined for "a few weeks" after the Brazilian suffered a hamstring injury in a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Alisson was injured while making a clearance and was forced to limp off in the second half of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.

Czech international Vitezslav Jaros, 23, came on to replace Alisson, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitting he does not expect to have his first choice available for a while.

Alisson has been hampered by hamstring injuries and will miss the Premier League leaders' game against Chelsea following the forthcoming international break.

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"What I do know is that when a player walks off like he did, it normally means he's not in the Brazil squad and I don't expect him to be in the team for the first match we play after the break," Slot said after Diogo Jota's ninth minute goal sealed Liverpool's sixth win in seven league games this season.

"We have to wait and see but it will be a few weeks for him to be back. I think it is, yes (his hamstring).

"He's clearly our number one, he's the best goalkeeper in the world. It's always a blow when he gets injured, not only for him but us as a team."

Slot endured another injury blow when Alexis Mac Allister was replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai at half-time due to a groin injury.

Unclear how long Mac Allister will be sidelined for, Slot said: "How bad that is, it's not for me to judge at this moment.

"He felt it and said 'it's not good to keep on playing because it could be made worse'.

"It's difficult for me to say if he can play for Argentina. It was in the groin area."

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be sidelined for "a few weeks" after the Brazilian suffered a hamstring injury in a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be sidelined for "a few weeks" after the Brazilian suffered a hamstring injury in a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Alisson was injured while making a clearance and was forced to limp off in the second half of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Czech international Vitezslav Jaros, 23, came on to replace Alisson, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitting he does not expect to have his first choice available for a while. Alisson has been hampered by hamstring injuries and will miss the Premier League leaders' game against Chelsea following the forthcoming international break. ALSO READ: La Liga 2024/25: Real Madrid return to winning ways but loses Carvajal to ACL "What I do know is that when a player walks off like he did, it normally means he's not in the Brazil squad and I don't expect him to be in the team for the first match we play after the break," Slot said after Diogo Jota's ninth minute goal sealed Liverpool's sixth win in seven league games this season. "We have to wait and see but it will be a few weeks for him to be back. I think it is, yes (his hamstring). "He's clearly our number one, he's the best goalkeeper in the world. It's always a blow when he gets injured, not only for him but us as a team." Slot endured another injury blow when Alexis Mac Allister was replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai at half-time due to a groin injury. Unclear how long Mac Allister will be sidelined for, Slot said: "How bad that is, it's not for me to judge at this moment. "He felt it and said 'it's not good to keep on playing because it could be made worse'. "It's difficult for me to say if he can play for Argentina. It was in the groin area." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Alisson Becker injured and out for ‘few weeks’ in Liverpool’s win at Palace

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's dramatic 95th-minute goal gave&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday to maintain their bid to play in next season's Champions League.

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Tottenham were more comfortable 2-0 winners over Wolves to move into pole position for a place in the Europa League, but Everton's hopes of European football were dealt a massive blow by Sheffield United's shock 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.

Alisson's perfectly executed header keeps&nbsp;Liverpool's top-four fate in their own hands despite sitting fifth in the table.

Jurgen Klopp's men trail fourth-placed Chelsea by one point and Leicester by three, with two league games left to play.

But with Leicester and Chelsea still to face off in a repeat of the FA Cup final, which the Foxes won 1-0 on Saturday, victories over Burnley and Crystal Palace will take&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;into the top four.

The already-relegated Baggies took an early lead through Hal Robson-Kanu before the in-form Mohamed Salah equalised before half-time.

<h2>'God put his hand on my head'&nbsp;</h2>

But&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;were still heading for a damaging draw when Alisson headed in from a corner in the fifth minute of stoppage-time.

The Brazilian's father died in February when he drowned in a swimming accident.

Alisson could not even return home for the funeral at the time due to quarantine rules on foreign travel and was visibly emotional at full-time.

"I played since I remember as a human being with my father. I hope he was here to see it but I'm sure that he's seeing with God on his side and celebrating," said Alisson.

"You can't explain a lot of things in life. For me, the only reason for those kind of things is God and he put his hand on my head today and I'm feeling really blessed."

Liverpool&nbsp;were stunned when Robson-Kanu, making his first league start of the season for Albion, put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute after he ran onto Matheus Pereira's pass and found the bottom corner at the Hawthorns.

Liverpool&nbsp;levelled when Sadio Mane, starting in place of the injured Diogo Jota, intercepted a loose pass to Kyle Bartley, with the ball then falling to Salah, who hit a first-time shot into the bottom left corner.

The Egyptian's 22nd Premier League goal of the season drew him level with Harry Kane in the race for the English top-flight's golden boot award.

<h2>Kane on target&nbsp;</h2>

Kane was also on target as Spurs edged ahead of West Ham into sixth on goal difference.

The England captain fired Tottenham ahead on the stroke of half-time,curling the ball into the corner of the net after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's through ball behind the defence.

Hojbjerg made it 2-0 just after the hour when he followed up as Gareth Bale's shot was parried by Rui Patricio as Spurs bolstered their hopes of at least playing Europa League football next season.

Everton's miserable home record has ended their chances of Champions League football as bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United became the latest side to win at Goodison.

The Blades scored the only goal after just seven minutes when 17-year-old Daniel Jebbison tapped home Jack Robinson's cross.

The Toffees have won just once at home since December and remain in eighth, three points behind Tottenham and West Ham in the battle for a Europa League place.

Leicester's FA Cup triumph means seventh place will also be good enough for a place in the new Europa Conference League next season.

Earlier, Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2, with Tyrick Mitchell's first goal for the club sealing victory six minutes from time.&nbsp;

John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi were on target for Villa before the break.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha twice levelled before Mitchell completed the comeback to lift Palace into 13th.

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's dramatic 95th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday to maintain their bid to play in next season's Champions League.

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's dramatic 95th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday to maintain their bid to play in next season's Champions League. ALSO READ: Spurs boss Mason praises 'excellent' Alli after Wolves win Tottenham were more comfortable 2-0 winners over Wolves to move into pole position for a place in the Europa League, but Everton's hopes of European football were dealt a massive blow by Sheffield United's shock 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. Alisson's perfectly executed header keeps Liverpool's top-four fate in their own hands despite sitting fifth in the table. Jurgen Klopp's men trail fourth-placed Chelsea by one point and Leicester by three, with two league games left to play. But with Leicester and Chelsea still to face off in a repeat of the FA Cup final, which the Foxes won 1-0 on Saturday, victories over Burnley and Crystal Palace will take Liverpool into the top four. The already-relegated Baggies took an early lead through Hal Robson-Kanu before the in-form Mohamed Salah equalised before half-time. 'God put his hand on my head' But Liverpool were still heading for a damaging draw when Alisson headed in from a corner in the fifth minute of stoppage-time. The Brazilian's father died in February when he drowned in a swimming accident. Alisson could not even return home for the funeral at the time due to quarantine rules on foreign travel and was visibly emotional at full-time. "I played since I remember as a human being with my father. I hope he was here to see it but I'm sure that he's seeing with God on his side and celebrating," said Alisson. "You can't explain a lot of things in life. For me, the only reason for those kind of things is God and he put his hand on my head today and I'm feeling really blessed." Liverpool were stunned when Robson-Kanu, making his first league start of the season for Albion, put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute after he ran onto Matheus Pereira's pass and found the bottom corner at the Hawthorns. Liverpool levelled when Sadio Mane, starting in place of the injured Diogo Jota, intercepted a loose pass to Kyle Bartley, with the ball then falling to Salah, who hit a first-time shot into the bottom left corner. The Egyptian's 22nd Premier League goal of the season drew him level with Harry Kane in the race for the English top-flight's golden boot award. Kane on target Kane was also on target as Spurs edged ahead of West Ham into sixth on goal difference. The England captain fired Tottenham ahead on the stroke of half-time,curling the ball into the corner of the net after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's through ball behind the defence. Hojbjerg made it 2-0 just after the hour when he followed up as Gareth Bale's shot was parried by Rui Patricio as Spurs bolstered their hopes of at least playing Europa League football next season. Everton's miserable home record has ended their chances of Champions League football as bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United became the latest side to win at Goodison. The Blades scored the only goal after just seven minutes when 17-year-old Daniel Jebbison tapped home Jack Robinson's cross. The Toffees have won just once at home since December and remain in eighth, three points behind Tottenham and West Ham in the battle for a Europa League place. Leicester's FA Cup triumph means seventh place will also be good enough for a place in the new Europa Conference League next season. Earlier, Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2, with Tyrick Mitchell's first goal for the club sealing victory six minutes from time. John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi were on target for Villa before the break. Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha twice levelled before Mitchell completed the comeback to lift Palace into 13th.

Goalkeeper to goalscorer as Alisson rescues Liverpool, Tottenham up to sixth

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is super excited, and it’s all for Allison Becker. And the lanky Indian custodian doesn’t mind doing a Becker sometime soon.

Allison Becker, the Liverpool FC goalkeeper came off his line to head home the match-winner against West Bromwich Albion, the 2-1 victory keeping Liverpool’s chances of making it to the UEFA Champions League alive.

“I just can’t stop watching his header again, and again. Maybe it just happened – the ball fell in place and out of pure commitment he glided the ball – and what a header! But if he is doing that regularly in practice, then we have to admit that he is extra special,” Gurpreet told AIFF.&nbsp;

So does Gurpreet want to emulate Allison?

“Not that I am desperate to do it, and I hope that I don’t have to do it ever. Obviously, there have been quite a few times that I have gone up for my club Bengaluru FC, and also during my stint with previous clubs,” he mentioned.

“But if the team requires it as per the situation, who knows? But I would rather leave it to Sunil Chhetri. He is much better at it than me. I have to work on me attacking the ball, and on my heading. But I don’t mind it,” the Indian goalkeeper added.

Allison’s goal was the first Premier League goal of the season by a goalkeeper. In his 128 competitive matches for Liverpool, the Brazilian goalkeeper had just one touch inside the opposition box and that turned into a goal. Of the six goalkeepers to have scored a goal in Premier League history, Alisson was the first to find the net with a headed finish.

Alisson was the scorer of Liverpool's 38th winning goal in the 90th minute of a Premier League game; 13 more than any other team in the competition's history.

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“For a modern-day goalkeeper, the importance of being good with your feet is paramount. Gone are the days when a goalkeeper was just a shot-stopper,” Gurpreet, an Arjuna Awardee, further said.

“Personally, it was an exciting challenge to undergo the transition phase. When I started professionally, the trend was more to save shots. The first instructions which I received were to kick the ball back to where it came from. But it’s changed now,” the first Indian player to feature in a Europa League (for Norwegian side Stabaek FK) match expressed.

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“The goalkeeper needs to initiate the attack, help the team build up on the possession. His distribution has to be impeccable. However, I am still a student of the game and working on the same. There is a long way to go,” he added.

“And now I know, a goalkeeper needs to head it perfectly too,” he concluded.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is super excited, and it’s all for Allison Becker. And the lanky Indian custodian doesn’t mind doing a Becker sometime soon. Allison Becker, the Liverpool FC goalkeeper came off his line to head home the match-winner against West Bromwich Albion, the 2-1 victory keeping Liverpool’s chances of making it to the UEFA Champions League alive.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is super excited, and it’s all for Allison Becker. And the lanky Indian custodian doesn’t mind doing a Becker sometime soon. Allison Becker, the Liverpool FC goalkeeper came off his line to head home the match-winner against West Bromwich Albion, the 2-1 victory keeping Liverpool’s chances of making it to the UEFA Champions League alive. “I just can’t stop watching his header again, and again. Maybe it just happened – the ball fell in place and out of pure commitment he glided the ball – and what a header! But if he is doing that regularly in practice, then we have to admit that he is extra special,” Gurpreet told AIFF. So does Gurpreet want to emulate Allison? “Not that I am desperate to do it, and I hope that I don’t have to do it ever. Obviously, there have been quite a few times that I have gone up for my club Bengaluru FC, and also during my stint with previous clubs,” he mentioned. “But if the team requires it as per the situation, who knows? But I would rather leave it to Sunil Chhetri. He is much better at it than me. I have to work on me attacking the ball, and on my heading. But I don’t mind it,” the Indian goalkeeper added. Allison’s goal was the first Premier League goal of the season by a goalkeeper. In his 128 competitive matches for Liverpool, the Brazilian goalkeeper had just one touch inside the opposition box and that turned into a goal. Of the six goalkeepers to have scored a goal in Premier League history, Alisson was the first to find the net with a headed finish. Alisson was the scorer of Liverpool's 38th winning goal in the 90th minute of a Premier League game; 13 more than any other team in the competition's history. ALSO READ: Zinedine Zidane gives update about his Real Madrid future “For a modern-day goalkeeper, the importance of being good with your feet is paramount. Gone are the days when a goalkeeper was just a shot-stopper,” Gurpreet, an Arjuna Awardee, further said. “Personally, it was an exciting challenge to undergo the transition phase. When I started professionally, the trend was more to save shots. The first instructions which I received were to kick the ball back to where it came from. But it’s changed now,” the first Indian player to feature in a Europa League (for Norwegian side Stabaek FK) match expressed. ALSO READ: Goalkeeper to goalscorer as Alisson rescues Liverpool, Tottenham up to sixth “The goalkeeper needs to initiate the attack, help the team build up on the possession. His distribution has to be impeccable. However, I am still a student of the game and working on the same. There is a long way to go,” he added. “And now I know, a goalkeeper needs to head it perfectly too,” he concluded.

Won't mind pulling off an Alisson Becker if required: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

The gulf that still exists between Liverpool and Chelsea was on show on Sunday as the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;champions secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge in a match defined by the differing fortunes of the world's two most expensive goalkeepers.

Alisson Becker's record £67 million ($87 million) move from Roma to Liverpool in 2018 lasted just three weeks before Chelsea paid £72 million to buy Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao.

Just over two years on there is no doubt who got value for money with Chelsea prepared to spend again to solve their 'keeper crisis with the imminent arrival of Edouard Mendy from Rennes.

Kepa's latest calamity saw him gift possession to Sadio Mane for the Senegalese's second goal after heading Liverpool into the lead early in the second-half.

Chelsea's decision to spend £200 million in recent months before addressing their goalkeeper situation raised questions before the season started as to their title credentials.

Just two games in, doubts over Kepa's ability to start for a title contender have proven well founded as he also let Leandro Trossard's long-range striker under his arm in Monday's 3-1 win at Brighton.

"He's our player and it's clear there are two games where we feel (he made mistakes)," said Lampard. "Brighton was a mistake as well. He's reflected on that.

"It's a clear mistake that's cost us because at that point we go onto have a penalty which we might score and those fine margins change games at this level.

"Kepa has to keep working, he has to have support around him that's very clear but it was a clear mistake."

The Spaniard was dropped twice by Lampard in favour of 38-year-old Willy Caballero last season and Chelsea's failure to solve their goalkeeping problem before splashing out to reinforce in other areas of the field, where they are better stocked, has been a puzzling one.

Kepa had the lowest save percentage of any goalkeeper to play at least 10 games in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;last season and conceded 10 more goals than he should have, according to Opta's expected goals metric.

<h2>Karius cut after Kiev&nbsp;</h2>

Liverpool can now boast one of the best goalkeepers in the world as Alisson showed by saving Jorginho's penalty on Sunday having had barely anything to do for the first 75 minutes.

However, it was not so long ago that Klopp found himself in a similar situation to Lampard.

After reaching the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;final and finishing fourth in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;in 2017/18, Klopp's side were clearly on the rise.

But two catastrophic errors from Loris Karius in the 3-1 final defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev convinced the German and the Liverpool hierarchy they needed a top goalkeeper to win major trophies again.

Six weeks later, Alisson arrived at Anfield and has played in major part in winning the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;and&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;over the past two seasons.

"Even at 2-0, we could have scored more but we didn't and the game is open," said Klopp. "We produce the penalty, I'm not sure I would have given it, then Ali had to make the save.

"This is a proper team performance, everybody had to work hard."

Chelsea have spent big and looked to the future in the signings of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell.

But without a world-class keeper behind them, they still do not have the foundations of a title contender.

The gulf that still exists between Liverpool and Chelsea was on show on Sunday as the Premier League champions secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge in a match defined by the differing fortunes of the world's two most expensive goalkeepers.

The gulf that still exists between Liverpool and Chelsea was on show on Sunday as the Premier League champions secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge in a match defined by the differing fortunes of the world's two most expensive goalkeepers. Alisson Becker's record £67 million ($87 million) move from Roma to Liverpool in 2018 lasted just three weeks before Chelsea paid £72 million to buy Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao. Just over two years on there is no doubt who got value for money with Chelsea prepared to spend again to solve their 'keeper crisis with the imminent arrival of Edouard Mendy from Rennes. Kepa's latest calamity saw him gift possession to Sadio Mane for the Senegalese's second goal after heading Liverpool into the lead early in the second-half. Chelsea's decision to spend £200 million in recent months before addressing their goalkeeper situation raised questions before the season started as to their title credentials. Just two games in, doubts over Kepa's ability to start for a title contender have proven well founded as he also let Leandro Trossard's long-range striker under his arm in Monday's 3-1 win at Brighton. "He's our player and it's clear there are two games where we feel (he made mistakes)," said Lampard. "Brighton was a mistake as well. He's reflected on that. "It's a clear mistake that's cost us because at that point we go onto have a penalty which we might score and those fine margins change games at this level. "Kepa has to keep working, he has to have support around him that's very clear but it was a clear mistake." The Spaniard was dropped twice by Lampard in favour of 38-year-old Willy Caballero last season and Chelsea's failure to solve their goalkeeping problem before splashing out to reinforce in other areas of the field, where they are better stocked, has been a puzzling one. Kepa had the lowest save percentage of any goalkeeper to play at least 10 games in the Premier League last season and conceded 10 more goals than he should have, according to Opta's expected goals metric. Karius cut after Kiev Liverpool can now boast one of the best goalkeepers in the world as Alisson showed by saving Jorginho's penalty on Sunday having had barely anything to do for the first 75 minutes. However, it was not so long ago that Klopp found himself in a similar situation to Lampard. After reaching the Champions League final and finishing fourth in the Premier League in 2017/18, Klopp's side were clearly on the rise. But two catastrophic errors from Loris Karius in the 3-1 final defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev convinced the German and the Liverpool hierarchy they needed a top goalkeeper to win major trophies again. Six weeks later, Alisson arrived at Anfield and has played in major part in winning the Champions League and Premier League over the past two seasons. "Even at 2-0, we could have scored more but we didn't and the game is open," said Klopp. "We produce the penalty, I'm not sure I would have given it, then Ali had to make the save. "This is a proper team performance, everybody had to work hard." Chelsea have spent big and looked to the future in the signings of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell. But without a world-class keeper behind them, they still do not have the foundations of a title contender.

Liverpool's Alisson Becker shows Chelsea the value of a great goalkeeper

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid outclass the defending European Champions Liverpool in the first leg of the round of 16 in Champions League by beating them 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid on Tuesday.

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid outclass the defending European Champions Liverpool in the first leg of the round of 16 in Champions League by beating them 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid on Tuesday. Also read: Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles Atletico's Saul Niguez stunned the English club after scoring in the first four minutes of the game. Also read: Klopp shows sympathy for Guardiola after Manchester City European ban Liverpool strikers had a disappointing game after they took 8 shots in total and none of them was on target. Despite having 73 per cent possession, Liverpool was suffocated by Atletico's defence. No. Words. needed. Thank you, Atleti Family 👏 ⚽ #AtletiLFC ⭐ #UCL 🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/bnR7xM4MSp — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 18, 2020 × Atletico, on the other hand, had 7 shots (2 on target). Alvaro Morata missed a big chance to double their lead as he slipped at the crucial moment. Diego Simeone was pleased with the win, he said: "Tonight is one of those nights you don't forget...we haven't gone through but we have beaten the best team in the world. Jurgen Klopp has not lost all hope, he feels that the reverse fixture will be a difficult game but not an impossible one, he said: "We are not 5-0 down," said Jurgen Klopp. "We don't think it will be easy but as long as we can get 11 players in Liverpool shirts we will give everything we have. And for all the Liverpool fans that can get a ticket -- welcome to Anfield." [🔝 ] @renan_lodi named #UCLMOTM! 🙌 What a game, Renan! 🙌 ⭐ #UCL ⚽ #AtletiLFC 🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/mmb2tIEleW — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 18, 2020 × Sadio Mane was replaced after he got a yellow card, looks like Klopp could not risk losing his star forward for the next crucial fixture. Liverpool will be eyeing an overturn in the reverse fixture at Anfield. (With inputs from AFP)

Champions League: Simeone's Atletico stun mighty Liverpool in 1st leg of round of 16

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-masterclass-leaves-manchester-city-in-tatters-261238">Liverpool</a> moved into the last 16 of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-liverpool-in-eye-of-storm-against-salzburg-267519">Champions League</a> with a 2-0 victory over Salzburg on Tuesday as a potentially tricky encounter turned into a second-half cruise with quickfire goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah.

Juergen Klopp's side needed a point in Austria to be sure of qualification and after missing several good chances in the first half, they ended up with a comfortable win which should have been by a more convincing margin.

Two goals inside two second-half minutes from Keita and Salah, with the Egyptian finding the net with an exquisite finish from a tight angle, helped Liverpool finish top of Group E with 13 points.

That was one point ahead of Napoli, who beat Genk 4-0, while <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-erratic-napoli-held-by-salzburg-as-haaland-strikes-again-260255">Salzburg</a>, who finished third with seven points, will continue in the Europa League.

"It was a tough game but we were there - that's what I love from my team. Salzburg did so many smart things, but we had big chances. It was a very intense game. In the second half they obviously couldn't cope with that intensity," said Klopp.

Although the away defeat and a home draw with Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli had left Liverpool on edge going into the final round of games, their superior quality showed in the end.

With much at stake for two attacking sides, the game began in a frantic and open fashion and Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker had to be alert in the seventh minute to keep out a close-range effort from South Korean <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-erratic-napoli-held-by-salzburg-as-haaland-strikes-again-260255">Hwang Hee-chan </a>after good work from the lively Japanese forward Takumi Minamino.

Mane missed a good opportunity, curling wide from the edge of the box and then brought Salzburg keeper Cican Stankovic into action with a diagonal drive.

Highly-rated Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, failed to make the most of space inside the box and his low shot was easily dealt with by the Liverpool keeper.

The biggest chance of the half came in the 29th minute when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-nicolas-pepe-to-cedric-bakambu-top-five-transfers-featuring-african-players-240159">Keita</a> put in Salah, but unmarked and inside the box, the Egyptian's shot was badly off target.

The 19-year-old Haaland missed another opportunity, six minutes after the interval, but Liverpool were beginning to get a grip on midfield and dictate the tempo.

The runaway Premier League leaders settled their nerves when Keita headed them in front, against his former club, in the 57th minute.

Andy Robertson fed Mane who burst down the left past <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/europa-league-arsenal-slump-to-defeat-against-french-club-rennes-201871">Jerome Onguene</a> and he rounded Salzburg keeper Cican Stankovic, who had rushed out of his area, before lofting a cross into the box which was firmly headed home by Keita.

A minute later, Stankovic's readiness to leave his area was behind the second goal, as Salah, wide on the right, pushed the ball around him and then impressively slotted home from the tightest possible angle.

Liverpool were in firm control from then on and wasted several chances to add to their total with Salah and Mane both missing opportunities.

Salzburg will take some comfort from their enterprising first-half performance and their overall displays in the group stage, which earned praise from Klopp.

"I couldn't have more respect for what Salzburg are doing. When you see how good they were in the first game, against Napoli and against Genk. We could have come here as reigning champions and misunderstood the situation, but I love how smart we were against them," he said.

Liverpool moved into the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Salzburg on Tuesday as a potentially tricky encounter turned into a second-half cruise with quickfire goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool moved into the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Salzburg on Tuesday as a potentially tricky encounter turned into a second-half cruise with quickfire goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah. Juergen Klopp's side needed a point in Austria to be sure of qualification and after missing several good chances in the first half, they ended up with a comfortable win which should have been by a more convincing margin. Two goals inside two second-half minutes from Keita and Salah, with the Egyptian finding the net with an exquisite finish from a tight angle, helped Liverpool finish top of Group E with 13 points. That was one point ahead of Napoli, who beat Genk 4-0, while Salzburg, who finished third with seven points, will continue in the Europa League. "It was a tough game but we were there - that's what I love from my team. Salzburg did so many smart things, but we had big chances. It was a very intense game. In the second half they obviously couldn't cope with that intensity," said Klopp. Although the away defeat and a home draw with Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli had left Liverpool on edge going into the final round of games, their superior quality showed in the end. With much at stake for two attacking sides, the game began in a frantic and open fashion and Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker had to be alert in the seventh minute to keep out a close-range effort from South Korean Hwang Hee-chan after good work from the lively Japanese forward Takumi Minamino. Mane missed a good opportunity, curling wide from the edge of the box and then brought Salzburg keeper Cican Stankovic into action with a diagonal drive. Highly-rated Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, failed to make the most of space inside the box and his low shot was easily dealt with by the Liverpool keeper. The biggest chance of the half came in the 29th minute when Keita put in Salah, but unmarked and inside the box, the Egyptian's shot was badly off target. The 19-year-old Haaland missed another opportunity, six minutes after the interval, but Liverpool were beginning to get a grip on midfield and dictate the tempo. The runaway Premier League leaders settled their nerves when Keita headed them in front, against his former club, in the 57th minute. Andy Robertson fed Mane who burst down the left past Jerome Onguene and he rounded Salzburg keeper Cican Stankovic, who had rushed out of his area, before lofting a cross into the box which was firmly headed home by Keita. A minute later, Stankovic's readiness to leave his area was behind the second goal, as Salah, wide on the right, pushed the ball around him and then impressively slotted home from the tightest possible angle. Liverpool were in firm control from then on and wasted several chances to add to their total with Salah and Mane both missing opportunities. Salzburg will take some comfort from their enterprising first-half performance and their overall displays in the group stage, which earned praise from Klopp. "I couldn't have more respect for what Salzburg are doing. When you see how good they were in the first game, against Napoli and against Genk. We could have come here as reigning champions and misunderstood the situation, but I love how smart we were against them," he said.

Champions League: Liverpool advance to last 16 with 2-0 win in Salzburg

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/klopp-praises-liverpool-intensity-after-crucial-win-over-city-261303">Liverpool </a>extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton as Manchester City slipped up once more in a draw at Newcastle on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chelsea-thwarted-by-valencia-in-champions-league-thriller-264990">Chelsea </a>missed the chance to go level on points with second-placed City as Frank Lampard's men suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by West Ham, while Tottenham's winning run under Jose Mourinho continued as Dele Alli scored twice in a 3-2 win over Bournemouth.

Virgil van Dijk is hoping to beat Lionel Messi to the Ballon d'Or on Monday and showed he can score goals as well as stop them with two towering headers from Trent Alexander-Arnold set-piece deliveries to put Liverpool 2-0 up inside 25 minutes at Anfield.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was then sent off 14 minutes from time for handling outside his area and Brighton reduced the deficit from the resulting free-kick through captain Lewis Dunk.

But the 10 men held out for another vital three points to edge closer to a first league title in 30 years.

"It was unnecessary," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of the nervy finale. "We had unbelievable chances.

"We had the red card for Alisson. Adrian comes in with cold feet and cold hands but made two really good saves.

"The boys threw everything on the pitch. It's unbelievable how much they want to win."

City twice blow lead&nbsp;

While Liverpool have made a habit of winning games when not at their best, City let points slip away not for the first time this season to further dent their title chances.

Twice Pep Guardiola's men led at St James' Park through Raheem Sterling and a brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike eight minutes from time.

But Newcastle responded quickly on both occasions as Jetro Willems cancelled out Sterling's strike before Jonjo Shelvey swept home a well-worked free-kick two minutes from time.

"We do the same work we have done over the last few seasons. We tried to score more goals but it did not happen," said Guardiola, whose side failed to capitalise on nearly 80 percent of possession.

City's slip-up gave Chelsea the chance to go level on points with the champions and Leicester, who host Everton on Sunday.

However, the Blues failed to replicate their fine form over the past two months as West Ham won for the first time in nine games to ease the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini.

Aaron Cresswell scored the only goal three minutes into the second half with a tidy finish as he cut inside onto his weaker right foot.

But it was the Hammers who were the more likely to add to the scoring as the second period wore on with Kepa Arrizabalaga keeping them at bay with a string of saves, while Michail Antonio had a goal ruled out after a VAR review for handball.

'Phenomenal' Alli&nbsp;

Tottenham are up to fifth and within six points of Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish as the in-form Alli preserved Jose Mourinho's perfect start.

The scoreline should have been far more convincing for Mourinho's men, who led 3-0 with 17 minutes left as Alli's fine form continued with a goal either side of half-time before Moussa Sissoko scored for the first time in over two years.

"I think he played three phenomenal matches since I arrived," said Mourinho on Alli's return of three goals in as many games.

"He plays in a position where he feels happy and comfortable."

Tottenham have conceded twice in all three of Mourinho's matches in charge and were left hanging on as Harry Wilson scored a late double for the visitors.

Crystal Palace secured their first win in six games to move into the top half as Wilfried Zaha and Jeffrey Schlupp were on target in a 2-0 win at Burnley.

Southampton staged a vital late fightback in the battle to avoid relegation to beat Watford 2-1.

Ismaila Sarr's first Premier League goal had the Hornets heading off the bottom of the table at the Saints' expense, but Danny Ings levelled 12 minutes from time and James Ward-Prowse's brilliant free-kick five minutes later handed Southampton a first home victory of the season.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton as Manchester City slipped up once more in a draw at Newcastle on Saturday.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton as Manchester City slipped up once more in a draw at Newcastle on Saturday. Chelsea missed the chance to go level on points with second-placed City as Frank Lampard's men suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by West Ham, while Tottenham's winning run under Jose Mourinho continued as Dele Alli scored twice in a 3-2 win over Bournemouth. Virgil van Dijk is hoping to beat Lionel Messi to the Ballon d'Or on Monday and showed he can score goals as well as stop them with two towering headers from Trent Alexander-Arnold set-piece deliveries to put Liverpool 2-0 up inside 25 minutes at Anfield. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was then sent off 14 minutes from time for handling outside his area and Brighton reduced the deficit from the resulting free-kick through captain Lewis Dunk. But the 10 men held out for another vital three points to edge closer to a first league title in 30 years. "It was unnecessary," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of the nervy finale. "We had unbelievable chances. "We had the red card for Alisson. Adrian comes in with cold feet and cold hands but made two really good saves. "The boys threw everything on the pitch. It's unbelievable how much they want to win." City twice blow lead While Liverpool have made a habit of winning games when not at their best, City let points slip away not for the first time this season to further dent their title chances. Twice Pep Guardiola's men led at St James' Park through Raheem Sterling and a brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike eight minutes from time. But Newcastle responded quickly on both occasions as Jetro Willems cancelled out Sterling's strike before Jonjo Shelvey swept home a well-worked free-kick two minutes from time. "We do the same work we have done over the last few seasons. We tried to score more goals but it did not happen," said Guardiola, whose side failed to capitalise on nearly 80 percent of possession. City's slip-up gave Chelsea the chance to go level on points with the champions and Leicester, who host Everton on Sunday. However, the Blues failed to replicate their fine form over the past two months as West Ham won for the first time in nine games to ease the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini. Aaron Cresswell scored the only goal three minutes into the second half with a tidy finish as he cut inside onto his weaker right foot. But it was the Hammers who were the more likely to add to the scoring as the second period wore on with Kepa Arrizabalaga keeping them at bay with a string of saves, while Michail Antonio had a goal ruled out after a VAR review for handball. 'Phenomenal' Alli Tottenham are up to fifth and within six points of Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish as the in-form Alli preserved Jose Mourinho's perfect start. The scoreline should have been far more convincing for Mourinho's men, who led 3-0 with 17 minutes left as Alli's fine form continued with a goal either side of half-time before Moussa Sissoko scored for the first time in over two years. "I think he played three phenomenal matches since I arrived," said Mourinho on Alli's return of three goals in as many games. "He plays in a position where he feels happy and comfortable." Tottenham have conceded twice in all three of Mourinho's matches in charge and were left hanging on as Harry Wilson scored a late double for the visitors. Crystal Palace secured their first win in six games to move into the top half as Wilfried Zaha and Jeffrey Schlupp were on target in a 2-0 win at Burnley. Southampton staged a vital late fightback in the battle to avoid relegation to beat Watford 2-1. Ismaila Sarr's first Premier League goal had the Hornets heading off the bottom of the table at the Saints' expense, but Danny Ings levelled 12 minutes from time and James Ward-Prowse's brilliant free-kick five minutes later handed Southampton a first home victory of the season.

Premier League: Liverpool extend lead at top as Manchester City, Chelsea falter

Liverpool do not want to experience a repeat of last season when they narrowly lost the Premier League title race to Manchester City and will look to take all three points when the champions visit on Sunday, goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said.

Liverpool lost only one league game last season -- a 2-1 defeat at City -- to lose the title by a point and Alisson said the Anfield side would do everything they could to extend their six-point lead at the top of the table.

"Last season we had a great experience, an almost perfect season," Alisson told The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/08/liverpool-alisson-goalkeeper-manchester-city-champions-league-final-interview in an interview. "We lost one game and that one game was against City. We know how big this game is for us... for everyone.

"In the end it is just three more important points but Manchester City have been the best team in the league for the last few years so we need to give everything to win this game.

"We don't want to feel how we felt last season. Being second by just one point... we had the loss away to Man City when we could have won or drawn. We need to give everything in every game if we want to become Premier League champions."

Alisson missed more than two months after sustaining a calf injury on the first day of the season against Norwich City, an injury that led to Adrian stepping in to replace him in goal.

However, Alisson took it in his stride and said it allowed him to have his own pre-season after missing out in the close season due to his international commitments, where he helped Brazil win the Copa America on home soil.

"Straight after the injury the doctor told me it could be four to six weeks," he said. "Then when we did the scan we saw it was a big injury and it became more.

"I could see the good side of the injury... prepare myself better for the whole season because I had four weeks off just treating the calf.

"I could do a pre-season, something I hadn't been able to do. Now I'm 100% fit... This will help me for the rest of the season."

Liverpool do not want to experience a repeat of last season when they narrowly lost the Premier League title race to Manchester City and will look to take all three points when the champions visit on Sunday, goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said.

Liverpool do not want to experience a repeat of last season when they narrowly lost the Premier League title race to Manchester City and will look to take all three points when the champions visit on Sunday, goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said. Liverpool lost only one league game last season -- a 2-1 defeat at City -- to lose the title by a point and Alisson said the Anfield side would do everything they could to extend their six-point lead at the top of the table. "Last season we had a great experience, an almost perfect season," Alisson told The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/08/liverpool-alisson-goalkeeper-manchester-city-champions-league-final-interview in an interview. "We lost one game and that one game was against City. We know how big this game is for us... for everyone. "In the end it is just three more important points but Manchester City have been the best team in the league for the last few years so we need to give everything to win this game. "We don't want to feel how we felt last season. Being second by just one point... we had the loss away to Man City when we could have won or drawn. We need to give everything in every game if we want to become Premier League champions." Alisson missed more than two months after sustaining a calf injury on the first day of the season against Norwich City, an injury that led to Adrian stepping in to replace him in goal. However, Alisson took it in his stride and said it allowed him to have his own pre-season after missing out in the close season due to his international commitments, where he helped Brazil win the Copa America on home soil. "Straight after the injury the doctor told me it could be four to six weeks," he said. "Then when we did the scan we saw it was a big injury and it became more. "I could see the good side of the injury... prepare myself better for the whole season because I had four weeks off just treating the calf. "I could do a pre-season, something I hadn't been able to do. Now I'm 100% fit... This will help me for the rest of the season."

Liverpool do not want to lose league title to Man City again: Alisson

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out until after the next international break in mid-October but midfielder Naby Keita should return to training with the first team next week, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Brazilian Alisson injured his calf in Liverpool's Premier League opener against Norwich City last month and the European champions have kept only one clean sheet in all competitions in his absence so far.

Keita, who suffered a groin injury last month, has missed Liverpool's last three matches.

"Alisson looks good and he is improving, but we cannot put any pressure on it," Klopp told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Newcastle United. "It was a really serious injury in the calf.

"It is now much better and that's good for us and good for him, but we don't know exactly (how long it will take). The target was always after the next international break.

"Naby is close. He could be in training when we come back from (Liverpool's Champions League group stage match against) Napoli next week."

Newcastle are 14th in the table under new manager Steve Bruce but Klopp is not taking them lightly after they beat Tottenham Hotspur away last month.

"They are very difficult to play against," the German said. "The style is similar to last season. They defend with a big heart. It won't be easy.

"I'm really impressed by the things they have done so far. Newcastle had something like 20% possession against Tottenham but they deserved the three points. They will fight like crazy."

Liverpool are seeking their fifth victory of the season and a club record-extending 14th straight top flight win. Klopp's side are also unbeaten at Anfield in their last 40 league matches.

"It was clear we had to change things," he said. "We had to make Anfield a fortress again. We created a proper basis together, it became more difficult for teams to get something."

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out until after the next international break in mid-October but midfielder Naby Keita should return to training with the first team next week, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out until after the next international break in mid-October but midfielder Naby Keita should return to training with the first team next week, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday. Brazilian Alisson injured his calf in Liverpool's Premier League opener against Norwich City last month and the European champions have kept only one clean sheet in all competitions in his absence so far. Keita, who suffered a groin injury last month, has missed Liverpool's last three matches. "Alisson looks good and he is improving, but we cannot put any pressure on it," Klopp told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Newcastle United. "It was a really serious injury in the calf. "It is now much better and that's good for us and good for him, but we don't know exactly (how long it will take). The target was always after the next international break. "Naby is close. He could be in training when we come back from (Liverpool's Champions League group stage match against) Napoli next week." Newcastle are 14th in the table under new manager Steve Bruce but Klopp is not taking them lightly after they beat Tottenham Hotspur away last month. "They are very difficult to play against," the German said. "The style is similar to last season. They defend with a big heart. It won't be easy. "I'm really impressed by the things they have done so far. Newcastle had something like 20% possession against Tottenham but they deserved the three points. They will fight like crazy." Liverpool are seeking their fifth victory of the season and a club record-extending 14th straight top flight win. Klopp's side are also unbeaten at Anfield in their last 40 league matches. "It was clear we had to change things," he said. "We had to make Anfield a fortress again. We created a proper basis together, it became more difficult for teams to get something."

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out until mid-October, says Klopp

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian faces a late fitness test to see if he can face Southampton on Saturday after being injured by a pitch invader during celebrations of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea.

The Spaniard, who only joined the European champions on August 5, capped his full debut in style by saving Tammy Abraham's penalty to win Liverpool a shootout 5-4 following a 2-2 draw in Istanbul.

However, Adrian's ankle was injured when a fan ran on the pitch to join in the shootout celebrations and went careering into a huddle of Liverpool players when he slipped on the pitch.

"I really don’t understand it why, in the world of social media where you are all on it, when we were all together a supporter jumped over something, was chased by some security guys, slipped and kicked (Adrian’s) ankle. Crazy," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

"Yesterday it was swollen. Today I spoke to him and he said it is better, much better than yesterday, but we have to see.

“He could not have played directly after we landed in Liverpool, but I saw him now, he is ok and it looks better, but the decision will be made tomorrow –- there is no chance to make it early."

Liverpool are already without normal number one Alisson Becker due to a calf injury picked up in the Premier League season opener against Norwich and could have to cope without the Brazilian for up to two months.

Should Adrian not be fit, 35-year-old Andy Lonergan, who was released by Middlesbrough last season and only signed a short-term contract with Liverpool this week in the wake of Alisson's injury, could start at St. Mary's.

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian faces a late fitness test to see if he can face Southampton on Saturday after being injured by a pitch invader during celebrations of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea.

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian faces a late fitness test to see if he can face Southampton on Saturday after being injured by a pitch invader during celebrations of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea. The Spaniard, who only joined the European champions on August 5, capped his full debut in style by saving Tammy Abraham's penalty to win Liverpool a shootout 5-4 following a 2-2 draw in Istanbul. However, Adrian's ankle was injured when a fan ran on the pitch to join in the shootout celebrations and went careering into a huddle of Liverpool players when he slipped on the pitch. "I really don’t understand it why, in the world of social media where you are all on it, when we were all together a supporter jumped over something, was chased by some security guys, slipped and kicked (Adrian’s) ankle. Crazy," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. "Yesterday it was swollen. Today I spoke to him and he said it is better, much better than yesterday, but we have to see. “He could not have played directly after we landed in Liverpool, but I saw him now, he is ok and it looks better, but the decision will be made tomorrow –- there is no chance to make it early." Liverpool are already without normal number one Alisson Becker due to a calf injury picked up in the Premier League season opener against Norwich and could have to cope without the Brazilian for up to two months. Should Adrian not be fit, 35-year-old Andy Lonergan, who was released by Middlesbrough last season and only signed a short-term contract with Liverpool this week in the wake of Alisson's injury, could start at St. Mary's.

Pitch invader blow to Adrian deepens Liverpool's 'keeper crisis'

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was on Monday ruled out for "the next few weeks" by coach Jurgen Klopp after suffering a calf injury in their 4-1 win over Norwich.

Brazil international Alisson limped off in the first half of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Anfield on Friday.

"Not too cool. It's a calf injury which takes him obviously out for a while," Klopp told Liverpool's website.

"I don't want to make now an exact prognosis on when he will be back but it will not be Wednesday for sure, so now then we have to see. It takes a while, it takes a couple weeks for sure, and we have to see.&nbsp;

"I saw already like 'six weeks' and stuff like this, but Ali was not a lot injured in his career so I would like to wait a little bit to see how he develops in that process now, but he is not in for the next few weeks."

Alisson, 26, was replaced by experienced Spaniard Adrian against Norwich. The former West Ham keeper, who joined on a free transfer last week, is likely to keep his place for Liverpool's European Super Cup date with Chelsea in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Third-choice Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is not fully fit after a broken wrist, so the club are set to sign 35-year-old former Middlesbrough player Andy Lonergan on a free transfer.

Lonergan was part of Liverpool's pre-season tour as cover for their other keepers.

Asked if Lonergan will be on the bench on Wednesday, Klopp said: "I think so. I didn't speak to (goalkeeping coach) John Achterberg yet about that. We spoke a lot about the goalie situation apart from what we have to do on Wednesday!

"We will see, but we can have obviously a lot of players on the bench there, which is good and I think Andy will be one of them.

"He was in with us, he's a brilliant character, a really nice lad and helped us a lot in the pre-season, and now we decided to work together with him."

Alisson's loss for an extended period would be a big blow to the club he joined from Roma last year.

But Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, speaking after the Norwich game, insisted Adrian will prove a quality deputy for Alisson.

"His experience is the main thing, he knows what he is doing. He's played a load of games, so he knows what it is about," Alexander-Arnold said.

"Obviously when a keeper has to come off, it's never too promising, so, yes, I think everyone needs to get their head around the fact that he probably will be our keeper for the next few weeks and if so, then we have to live with that, embrace that and I'm sure he will learn from us.&nbsp;

"We will be able to make good connections with him and I think a lot of the lads have made bonds with him already because he's such a good lad off the pitch."

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was on Monday ruled out for "the next few weeks" by coach Jurgen Klopp after suffering a calf injury in their 4-1 win over Norwich.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was on Monday ruled out for "the next few weeks" by coach Jurgen Klopp after suffering a calf injury in their 4-1 win over Norwich. Brazil international Alisson limped off in the first half of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Anfield on Friday. "Not too cool. It's a calf injury which takes him obviously out for a while," Klopp told Liverpool's website. "I don't want to make now an exact prognosis on when he will be back but it will not be Wednesday for sure, so now then we have to see. It takes a while, it takes a couple weeks for sure, and we have to see. "I saw already like 'six weeks' and stuff like this, but Ali was not a lot injured in his career so I would like to wait a little bit to see how he develops in that process now, but he is not in for the next few weeks." Alisson, 26, was replaced by experienced Spaniard Adrian against Norwich. The former West Ham keeper, who joined on a free transfer last week, is likely to keep his place for Liverpool's European Super Cup date with Chelsea in Istanbul on Wednesday. Third-choice Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is not fully fit after a broken wrist, so the club are set to sign 35-year-old former Middlesbrough player Andy Lonergan on a free transfer. Lonergan was part of Liverpool's pre-season tour as cover for their other keepers. Asked if Lonergan will be on the bench on Wednesday, Klopp said: "I think so. I didn't speak to (goalkeeping coach) John Achterberg yet about that. We spoke a lot about the goalie situation apart from what we have to do on Wednesday! "We will see, but we can have obviously a lot of players on the bench there, which is good and I think Andy will be one of them. "He was in with us, he's a brilliant character, a really nice lad and helped us a lot in the pre-season, and now we decided to work together with him." Alisson's loss for an extended period would be a big blow to the club he joined from Roma last year. But Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, speaking after the Norwich game, insisted Adrian will prove a quality deputy for Alisson. "His experience is the main thing, he knows what he is doing. He's played a load of games, so he knows what it is about," Alexander-Arnold said. "Obviously when a keeper has to come off, it's never too promising, so, yes, I think everyone needs to get their head around the fact that he probably will be our keeper for the next few weeks and if so, then we have to live with that, embrace that and I'm sure he will learn from us. "We will be able to make good connections with him and I think a lot of the lads have made bonds with him already because he's such a good lad off the pitch."

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