Liverpool dealt injury blow before Champions League round of 16 showdown

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson will miss their Champions League round of 16 first leg tie against Galatasaray.

The Brazilian was not named in Arne Slot’s 21-man squad that is set to travel to Istanbul due to a fitness issue.

Georgian Giorgi Mamardashvili set to deputise for the 33-year-old.

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Alisson missed nearly two months of action after suffering a muscle injury in the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the league phase of the Champions League on September 30.

Alexis Mac Allister was able to train after coming off with a knock in the Reds’ 3-1 FA Cup win against Wolves, whilst Florian Wirtz continues to build his fitness having made his first appearance since mid-February on Friday night. However Federico Chiesa will miss the match after not featuring in training.

Slot should give an update on the Brazilian in his press conference before the match against Galatasaray.

Liverpool travelling squad: Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Robertson, Woodman, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Nallo, Morrison, Ngumoha, Misciur.