Injured Liverpool star ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Liverpool will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson for their UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

The Reds return to the Premier League this weekend, ahead of hosting Los Blancos at Anfield on November 27 in a replay of the 2021 final.

However, head coach Arne Slot has provided a negative update on Alisson's fitness as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

The Brazil international has missed Liverpool's last seven matches in all competitions, with Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher acting as cover.

Kelleher was blocked from a summer exit despite Liverpool completing a deal to sign Valencia star Giorgi Mamardashvili before loaning him back to Los Che for the 2024/25 season.

Slot confirmed that Alisson is not expected to return to the first team for a few weeks and that he could be out until at least mid-December.

Kelleher has kept two clean sheets in his Champions League appearances this season as he defeated Bologna and Bayer Leverkusen.