Alisson Becker's absence for Liverpool's Champions League encounter against PSV Eindhoven has been explained
Alisson Becker.
Alisson Becker was forced to miss the PSV Eindhoven clash through illness.
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Alisson Becker has been ruled out Liverpool's Champions League showdown against PSV Eindhoven through illness. Giorgi Mamardashvili deputised in goal for the Brazilian against the Dutch giants, immediately returning to the starting 11.
The former AS Roma shot-stopper played eight matches after picking up a muscle injury during their defeat to Galatasaray in Europe. During his absence, Mamardashvili performed well but could do nothing about Liverpool's slump as they suffered five defeats during his spell between the sticks.
made two changes, from the defeat to Nottingham Forest, for the visit from the Eredivisie giants, including dropping record-signing Alexander Isak. The Sweden international was replaced by Hugo Ekitike with the 23-year-old leading the line for as they look to refind their mojo.
Isak came under fire after he failed to make an impact in his first start since injury as he was preferred over the Frenchman for the 3-0 defeat at home to on Saturday.
maintained his place in the starting 11 with alongside him. Slot confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai will be deployed further forward with Curtis Jones filtering in at right-back.
The Hungarian has been a standout performer for Liverpool this season, but the need for him further back has hampered the Reds.
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