Alisson Becker will be absent from Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven due to illness. The Brazilian goalkeeper, who recently returned to the squad after a two-month recovery from a muscle injury, will be replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili for this crucial encounter at Anfield. Manager Arne Slot is expected to provide further updates on Alisson’s health during the pre-match press conference ahead of the team’s upcoming fixture against West Ham United.
In addition to Alisson’s absence, striker Alexander Isak has also been relegated to the bench, with Hugo Ekitike earning a start in front of goal. Isak, who only touched the ball 15 times in a nearly 70-minute appearance during Liverpool’s recent 3-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, will look to contribute off the bench as Liverpool aims to secure a pivotal victory.
Cody Gakpo is set to face his former club, starting on the left flank, while Mohamed Salah will occupy the right side of the attack. Curtis Jones will feature at right-back, alongside Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez, who retains his starting position despite vice-captain Andy Robertson’s availability. Midfield will see Dominik Szoboszlai advanced alongside Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister working to control the tempo of the match.
Liverpool’s performance has seen them struggle of late, with eight losses out of their last eleven games across all competitions, yet they have secured victories in three of their four Champions League group stage matches. A win against PSV could push them into the top eight of the league, providing a much-needed boost in both morale and standings.
The starting lineup for Liverpool is as follows: Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike. The substitutes include Woodman, Miscuir, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Robertson, Chiesa, Nyoni, and Ngumoha. PSV’s lineup features Kovar, Dest, Schouten, and others, setting the stage for a competitive match as both teams seek to improve their fortunes in this prestigious tournament.
With Liverpool’s determination to turn their recent form around, fans remain hopeful that an assertive performance against PSV will mark the beginning of a positive turnaround.