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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Liverpool hit with injury setback as Alisson is ruled out for six weeks

Alisson lies on the turf and holds his hamstring after suffering his latest injury setback in Liverpool’s win at Selhurst Park
Alisson lies on the turf after suffering his latest injury setback during Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Selhurst Park last Saturday. Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC/Getty

Liverpool have been hit with a severe injury setback after scans confirmed Alisson faces six weeks out with a hamstring injury sustained against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Brazil goalkeeper was ­withdrawn in the 79th minute of the 1-0 victory ­having ­sustained a second hamstring pro­blem of the season. Tests have revealed the severity of the injury means Liverpool will be without their first-choice goalkeeper until after the November international break.

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