ALISSON has not made the squad for Liverpool's game against Everton.
The sides are meeting tonight in a HUGE Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson and Colombia's Davinson Sanchez collide while battling for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Alisson and Davinson Sanchez clashed heads during the international breakCredit: AP Photo/Eraldo Peres
Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil v Colombia - Estadio Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil - March 20, 2025 Colombia's Davinson Sanchez clashes with Brazil's Alisson Becker REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
The sides met in a FIFA World Cup qualifier over the international breakCredit: REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Colombia's Davinson Sanchez lays on the ground after colliding with Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson, during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Davinson Sanchez was knocked out during the collisionCredit: AP Photo/Eraldo Peres
Colombia's defender #23 Davinson Sanchez is stretchered off after colliding with Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images)
Davinson Sanchez left the field on a stretcherCredit: Getty
epa11977489 Alisson Becker (L) of Brazil and Davinson Sanchez of Colombia are being attended to after a head collision during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena BRB Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brasil, 20 March 2025. EPA/ANDRE COELHO
Alisson remains under concussion protocols after the clashCredit: EPA/ANDRE COELHO
Alisson has not made the squad for Arne Slot's first Merseyside derby at Anfield.
He joins the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley on the injury list for the tie.
Liverpool's number two Caoimhin Kelleher will step in for the Brazilian stopper for the clash.
SunSport can reveal why Alisson is not part of tonight's squad.
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Why is Alisson not playing for Liverpool?
Alisson is under concussion protocols, and therefore will not feature tonight for Liverpool.
The 'keeper collided with Davinson Sanchez during Brazil's game with Colombia in the international break.
He left Brazil camp early, and is still side-lined under protocols.
Alisson has been training with the Reds, but has to miss the game due to the protocols.
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Arne Slot commented on the matter, saying yesterday: "Ali trained with us as well.
"The last check has to be made, I think that’s this afternoon after the session, [to determine] if he is available to play."
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