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Alisson Becker joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says it is "difficult" to say when goalkeeper Alisson will return from injury. The Brazilian injured his hamstring during the Reds' 1-0 defeat by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. A report in the Athletic, external claimed the 33-year-old would be out of action for about six weeks, which would see him return after the international break in mid-November. But, after ruling Alisson out of Saturday's trip to Chelsea (17: 30 BST), Slot was reluctant to put a timeframe on the goalkeeper's recovery. "It depends on how fast his recovery goes, " said Slot. "So, Saturday it's clear [he's injured], he's not going to play for Brazil and I would be surprised if he would be there in the first game after the international break. "But from there on, sometimes things can go a bit faster or a bit slower. It's always difficult to say the amount of days and weeks, but for the upcoming games he will not be part of us or the Brazil team. " Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m signing from Valencia last summer, is set to start in Alisson's absence at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool remain top of the Premier League, despite last weekend's defeat at Crystal Palace. The Reds are hopeful striker Hugo Ekitike and winger Federico Chiesa will be available for the trip to Stamford Bridge, with both players set to train on Friday. No panic - but is this Liverpool's transitional season coming a year late? Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Ask about Liverpool - what do you want to know? Phenomenal England skittle feeble South Africa for 69 Watch Tuchel news conference: Bellingham 'wanted to be called up' but 'lacking rhythm' England recall Saka but Bellingham and Foden miss out Alan Partridge returns with a 'brave' new project Why are there so many flags appearing? Wayne Rooney on the decline of Manchester United The secretary who made millions from her typos Sutton's predictions v Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones & AI 'I heard their opinion' - Postecoglou undaunted as Forest fans want him sacked Nurmagomedov v Hughes 2 - big-fight predictions Were Celtic VAR victims or just bad in loss to Braga? 'Focus and reset' - the bracelets keeping Bell on track 'Phenomenal' Odegaard given 'total freedom' to shine Australia begin title defence with win over New Zealand. Video Australia begin title defence with win over New Zealand 'Ten days in Lionesses' den and I wanted to stay forever' Is Beever-Jones making case to be Chelsea and England number nine? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'Will he get billed for that? ' - batter breaks camera. Video'Will he get billed for that? ' - batter breaks camera Are undefeated Bills and Eagles destined to meet in Super Bowl? 'Stirring final-day fightback cannot hide US Ryder Cup shortcomings' 'In Donald we trust' - how Europe's 'best-ever captain' masterminded win How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded. Video How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded 'Soul gone' from Man Utd - Rooney has 'no faith' in Amorim Red Roses' next task - to defy legacy flops of the past Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup. Video Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup Who are the players in England's Ashes squad? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.