LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Liverpool manager Arne Slot gives instructions to the team during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot prepares his team to face West Ham United in the Carabao Cup.
The Reds won the competition last season, which is former manager Jurgen Klopp’s latest piece of silverware at the club.
They will begin the defense of their trophy with a tricky game against West Ham in the Premier League, although the Hammers are struggling to find form under new manager Julen Lopetegui.
Liverpool won against Bournemouth at the weekend, a comfortable 3-0 victory, with goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher playing in goal to replace the injured Alisson.
The Brazilian goalkeeper picked up a muscle injury and was ruled out of the game against Bournemouth, but the Reds still managed to keep a clean sheet thanks to Kelleher.
Slot have now provided the update on Alisson’s injury, confirming that Kelleher will start in the Carabao Cup and also revealing that Alisson is a doubt for the Premier League game against Wolves.
In his pregame conference, Slot reportedly said Metro:
Caoimhin will surely be in goal tomorrow.
“Alisson is getting there, but I think this game is coming a little too soon.
“We’re looking at the weekend against Wolves but it will be tight so let’s see if he manages to be there but he won’t be there tomorrow. Caoimhin will be in goal tomorrow. That’s all I know for sure at the moment .
Kelleher is a worthy back-up for Alisson and ensured the Reds kept their fourth clean sheet in five Premier League games this season.
Alisson has been a star for Liverpool
The Brazilian has been one of Liverpool’s most outstanding players in recent years and this has made him one of the first names on the team’s sheet.
However, whenever Kelleher has had the chance to play, he has impressed and shown that at any other club, he would be the first-choice goalkeeper.
No wonder Kelleher was looking to move away from the club this summer to get more game time.
At this point I would be happy with his playing time, but it won’t last long and it all depends on Alisson’s fitness.
