{"id":7450,"date":"2025-10-01T17:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footstrike.site\/?p=7450"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:19:53","slug":"alisson-becker-and-hugo-ekitike-injuries-rock-liverpool-before-pivotal-chelsea-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footstrike.site\/?p=7450","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool hit by double injury blow as Alisson and Ekitike Face Chelsea Doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool\u2019s preparations for their crucial Premier League showdown with Chelsea have been hit by a significant setback as two key players \u2014 goalkeeper Alisson Becker<\/strong> and forward Hugo Ekitike<\/strong> \u2014 picked up injuries during the mid-week Champions League clash against Galatasaray<\/strong> in Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reds slumped to a 1-0 defeat on Tuesday night after a first-half penalty from Victor Osimhen, marking their second consecutive loss under manager Arne Slot<\/a><\/strong>. While the result itself stung, the bigger concern for Liverpool came from the sight of two starters limping off the pitch, leaving fans and coaches alike worried about their availability for the critical upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Night of Double Setback in Istanbul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool entered the match looking to bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Crystal Palace, but the evening quickly turned sour. After Osimhen\u2019s spot-kick gave Galatasaray the lead, Liverpool struggled to break down a well-drilled defense and lacked their usual cutting edge in attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The defeat, however, was overshadowed by the injuries to two high-profile players. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker<\/strong>, widely regarded as one of the world\u2019s best in his position, had to be substituted in the second half with what appeared to be a hamstring problem. Later, Hugo Ekitike<\/strong>, making his return from suspension, also left the field clutching his hamstring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a club sitting at the top of the Premier League and aiming for deep runs in Europe, the loss of two such players at a crucial time could have far-reaching implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alisson\u2019s Hamstring Woe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alisson\u2019s injury occurred in the 56th minute. The 32-year-old Brazilian made a sharp recovery sprint to stop a counterattack but pulled up immediately after, grimacing in pain and signaling to the bench. He was replaced by summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili<\/strong>, who played the remainder of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking after the game, Slot expressed his concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen he sprinted back, he felt something. It\u2019s never positive if you go off like this. He\u2019s definitely not going to play on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@Fabriziorom<\/a> post down below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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