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Alisson out of Brazil squad and will miss Brighton

Liverpool goalkeeper AlissonGetty Images

Jack Skelton

BBC Sport senior journalist

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has withdrawn from the Brazil squad because of an injury and will miss Saturday's Premier League match againstBrighton.

The 33-year-old has not travelled with the Reds squad to face Brighton at Amex Stadium (12:30 GMT), with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to start in goal.

Liverpool have not revealed the exact nature of Alisson's injury and boss Arne Slot did not mention any concerns over the Brazilian's fitness in his pre-match press conference.

Hugo Souza has been called up by Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti to replace Alisson for their friendlies against France and Croatia in the United States on 26 and 1 April respectively.

Alisson injury not 'a big thing' despite missing Galatasaray

Alisson missed Liverpool's Champions League last-16 first leg defeat at Galatasaray on 10 March with what was described as a "minor" issue, with Mamardashvili standing in.

But he returned for Sunday's draw against Tottenham and the 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the second leg on Wednesday.

He previously missed eight Liverpool matches across October and November because of a hamstring injury.

Mamardashvili has featured 12 times for Liverpool in all competitions this season.