Liverpool fans had a scare during the international break when Alisson Becker suffered a nasty collision while playing for Brazil.
The goalkeeper clashed with Galatasaray defender Davinson Sanchez in Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia.
The impact forced him to leave the pitch, sparking concerns about a serious injury.
With the Reds already dealing with injuries, seeing their number one go down was worrying.
Ryan Gravenberch had to withdraw from the Netherlands squad, and Ibrahima Konaté’s substitution for France also raised questions.
Losing Alisson for an extended period would be a massive blow.
The good news is that he has now left the Brazil squad and returned to Merseyside.
The club’s medical staff at Anfield will assess him ahead of the Premier League run-in.
But what exactly is the situation?
Alisson himself has now spoken.
Alisson Becker social media post provides injury update
Late on Friday night, he posted an update on Instagram to reassure Liverpool fans.
“Hey guys, just to let you know I’m fine! Just have to follow the protocols! Thanks for the messages.”
His message confirms that he is simply going through the standard concussion procedures.
Liverpool will not take any risks, but his return before the Merseyside derby on April 2 is promising.
Anyone who watched the Brazil-Colombia match feared the worst.
But Alisson’s update suggests there is no long-term concern.
Now back at the AXA Training Centre, he has more recovery time than most of his teammates on international duty.
With nine games left this season, Liverpool need him at his best.
If he performs like he did against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, he could be key in the title race.
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