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Alisson joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 Liverpool manager Arne Slot says goalkeeper Alisson Becker is a doubt to face Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League game because of a muscle issue. Alisson has played in all of the Anfield side's four league games this season and was in goal for their Champions League win at AC Milan on Tuesday. He also played for Brazil in the Copa America during the summer as well as the recent international break. When asked about the expanded fixture schedule before the game in Milan, the 31-year-old said "nobody asks the players" about their workload. "It is a doubt if Alisson can train on Friday, " said Slot. "If he can't, then he probably won't play. We have to wait and see. " Alisson was then not seen during a section of training that was open to certain broadcast media, with Caoimhin Kelleher and Vitezslav Jaros in goal. Kelleher deputised for Alisson when the Brazilian, who played 42 matches for club and country last season, was out for more than two months. "He [Alisson] has a slight issue with one of his muscles and we wonder if this game is too early or not, " added Slot. "He didn't get it in the Milan game, it happened a bit before, but after the Milan game he felt it more and more. "We have to wait and see if he will be in goal on Saturday or if we have to wait a few extra days. " Nobody asks players about adding games - Alisson 'Unbelievable we lose to Forest if we can play like this' Liverpool lost at home to Nottingham Forest after the international break before beating Milan. They host Bournemouth in the third match of a run of seven in 22 days, but Slot is not fazed by the busy schedule. "The Premier League has four extra games compared to the Eredivisie and also the League Cup, that's the main difference, " Slot added. "But the main difference between the Premier League and every other league in Europe - as you all know - is we play during Christmas and new year. "But the strength of the league, the quality of the league, the quality of Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth - it is much higher than if you play an Eredivisie team that doesn't play for the top-six positions. That is where it makes a difference. " New managers put down statements in WSL debuts Last-gasp Williams try clinches historic Wales win over Australia 'Gladiator' Joshua heavier than Dubois at weigh-in Rana Rahimpour discusses the legend of Takhti How did Gholamreza Takhti become such a large figurehead as Iran's most loved wrestler? A brand new adrenaline-fuelled thriller Can two strangers collaborate to stop sinister hackers before their train reaches a grim final destination? Explore some outrageous crimes in medical history Is our present-day knowledge worth the suffering it took to get us here? Banjo Beale returns to his Hebridean home The Interior Design Masters champion breathes new life into homes and businesses Arsenal's Raya stops penalty with 'outstanding' double save. Video Arsenal's Raya stops penalty with 'outstanding' double save Rodri or Rice? Pick your Man City v Arsenal combined XI Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI. Video Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI Inside the richest women's football team in the world. Video Inside the richest women's football team in the world Boniface's amazing trick pass sets up Leverkusen goal. Video Boniface's amazing trick pass sets up Leverkusen goal County Championship: Pick your team of 2024 season 'Even the Maldinis only have three generations! ' Video'Even the Maldinis only have three generations! ' Ohtani produces best single-game performance in MLB History. Video Ohtani produces best single-game performance in MLB History 15 years on - Owen's Manchester Derby day heroics. Video15 years on - Owen's Manchester Derby day heroics Can you risk no Haaland? FPL tips & team of the week WSL predictions 2024-25: Can anyone stop Chelsea? Haaland, Acerbi and the art of the shirt swap Watch MOTD Champions League opening montage. Video Watch MOTD Champions League opening montage Who is Dortmund's new English star Gittens? Eubank backs 'maverick' Joshua against Dubois & Fury Keeper Gazzaniga's 'horrible, horrible error' gifts PSG last-minute win. Video Keeper Gazzaniga's 'horrible, horrible error' gifts PSG last-minute win How Leipzig became 'perfect' destination for Europe's young stars Three Lions pioneer sells shirt but retains pride Watch Schillaci's cracker at Italia '90. Video Watch Schillaci's cracker at Italia '90 'You look like a boy band' Meet England's rising stars. Video'You look like a boy band' Meet England's rising stars © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.