The Meaning of Number 38 for Alisson Becker

DBasia.news –  Bad luck befell Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson Becker. Having only appeared for 38 minutes against Norwich City in the 2019-20 Premier League opening week at Anfield last weekend, Alisson has been injured.

Liverpool take quick action by examining Alisson’s injury conditions. The result, the goalkeeper suffered a calf injury. So far, there is no certainty when Alisson will return to appear.

One thing is for sure, Alisson will not play when Liverpool face Chelsea in a European Super Cup match. The role of the former AS Roma goalkeeper is expected to be replaced by Adrian.

“Alisson’s injury is not good. He suffered a calf injury which must have made him absent for some time. I don’t know exactly when he will return,” said Jurgen Klopp.

“However, Alisson will not recover on Wednesday (against Chelsea). I must wait for the results of further tests. Certainly, it will take several weeks.”

“As far as I know, it takes at least six weeks. However, Alisson was not injured often throughout his career. I will wait and pay attention to his progress,” added Jurgen Klopp.

In fact, if you look at the appearance of Alisson in the previous season, he is a player who rarely gets injured. Last season, the goalkeeper managed to perform fully in 38 Liverpool matches in the Premier League. But now, he must suffer an injury when he only played 38 minutes in the opening match of the Premier League.

The Reds spent up to 60 million euros to get Alisson from AS Roma. Last season, the 26-year-old goalkeeper recorded 27 clean sheets in 51 matches. He also played an important role in Liverpool’s success in winning the Champions League.