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Alisson has played 235 Premier League games for Liverpool Liverpool manager Arne Slot says goalkeeper Alisson will miss the game against Chelsea on Saturday after the Brazilian was injured against Galatasaray. The 32-year-old had to be replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili in the 56th minute of the 1-0 Champions League defeat in Istanbul. Alisson limped off after saving from goalscorer Victor Osimhen, while striker Hugo Ekitike then pulled up after stretching for the ball and also had to be replaced. Slot said the Brazil international had felt something when "sprinting back". "If my player is on the floor, nine out of 10 times I fear the worst and with the worst I mean that he cannot continue, " Slot said. "It's never positive if you go off like this. You can be sure he is not playing Saturday. " Mamardashvili is in line for a Premier League debut at Stamford Bridge. The Georgian was signed from Valencia in the summer for £29m. Alisson missed 10 Premier League games last season with a hamstring injury. There is also a doubt over Ekitike, who limped off during the second half. "I wasn't really thinking that we had an injury, but Hugo felt something, " Slot added. "He said he couldn't continue, so we had to take him off. Let's see how he is for the weekend. " Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Ask about Liverpool - what do you want to know? Liverpool lose to Galatasaray on thunderous night in Istanbul Mourinho defeated on Chelsea return as Blues beat Benfica Kane continues scoring streak as Bayern crush Pafos Drama series about a woman whose husband disappears Could our population survive on only food grown in the UK? Panorama goes inside the asylum hotels A son's search for a ballet dancer who saved his mum's life The NFL tactics influencing the Premier League In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'Stirring final-day fightback cannot hide US Ryder Cup shortcomings' Why Heather Knight's alter ego has returned Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? The Premier League scramble to be Brazil's number nine 'Into the pressure cooker again' - assessing England's World Cup chances '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 Late Gabriel winner snatches victory for Arsenal at Newcastle. Video Late Gabriel winner snatches victory for Arsenal at Newcastle Record-breaking Red Roses celebrate World Cup triumph Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt. Video Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup. Video Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup How two big gambles finally paid out in Red Roses World Cup glory County Championship 2025 team of the season as chosen by you 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.