Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson withdraws from Brazil squad with injury
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for their upcoming international fixtures due to an undisclosed injury.
The national team confirmed the removal of the 32-year-old despite his initial call-up earlier this week.
It remains unclear how severe the issue is ahead of the Reds’ Premier League trip to Brighton this weekend.
Recent return to action
The Brazilian shot-stopper had recently missed his club’s Champions League first-leg defeat against Galatasaray.
He returned to action against Tottenham in the domestic league before retaining his place for the European return leg.
The South American completed the full 90 minutes as Arne Slot’s side cruised to a 4-0 victory at Anfield to overturn their aggregate deficit.
Growing fitness concerns
This latest setback adds to a mounting list of fitness issues for the Merseyside club as they navigate a congested fixture schedule.
Head coach Slot has already confirmed that talisman Mohamed Salah will miss the upcoming clash against the Seagulls.
However, versatile defender Joe Gomez is expected to be fit enough to make the matchday squad.
