WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool on March 06, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Alisson Becker during the FA Cup fifth round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool on March 06, 2026
Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start in goal for against Galatasaray in the round of 16 first-leg tie on Tuesday night after Alisson Becker was left on Merseyside.
Brazil international took part in Monday’s training at the AXA Training Centre in but felt some discomfort towards the end of the session and won’t be risked as a result with Liverpool mindful of previous fitness problems for the Selecao star.
It means Georgia international will be named in goal at Rams Park as sweats on the severity of the injury issue for his No.1. Freddie Woodman will deputise for Mamardashvili on the bench.
It's unclear at this early stage the nature of Alisson's injury, although it is stressed that it is thought to be minor. will be speaking to the media from 6.15pm UK time alongside Alexis Mac Allister and will be in place to provide further clarity.
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It's another frustrating fitness setback for Alisson, who missed nearly two months of action after suffering a muscle injury in the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the group stage of the Champions League on September 30.
Increasing injury issues have seen the former Roma shot-stopper miss a combined 20 games over the course of the last two full seasons, while he has also sat out five this term.
also misses on the trip to Istanbul having not taken part in Monday’s session, which further depletes the attacking options off the bench with still recovering from a broken leg suffered in December.
Young midfielder Trey Nyoni sat out Monday's session having played 45 minutes for the Under-21s as they beat Wolves 5-0 on Sunday. However, Nyoni is included in the travelling squad and is expected to form part of the bench against Galatasaray.
Liverpool travelling squad: Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Nallo, Morrison, Ngumoha, Misciur.
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