Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot says “it’s regular” for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to need to play however Alisson will stay because the membership’s primary.
Kelleher, 25, has made 47 appearances for Liverpool since his debut in 2019 however is seeking to transfer, with the Reds signing Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for subsequent season.
In the course of the worldwide break the Republic of Eire participant stated he was prepared to go away Anfield to be a first-choice participant elsewhere.
Talking earlier than the go to of Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Slot stated: “I might be actually fearful if a participant got here out and stated ‘I don’t care about taking part in first-team soccer.’ It’s regular they need to play and it’s additionally regular for a membership like this to have greater than 11 gamers who need to play.
“It’s a great place to be and he’s proven many instances that he’s prepared each time we’d like him.
“It’s a great factor he needs to play. Who is aware of if he’ll play for us sooner or later, nevertheless it’s fairly clear that Alisson is the primary for this second.”
Save after save after save.
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Slot says new signing Federico Chiesa might be concerned towards Forest, and Alexis Mac Allister is match, however midfielder Harvey Elliott is ready to be out for a number of weeks after fracturing his foot whereas on England Beneath-21 responsibility.
“Harvey’s damage is, after all, not a simply large disappointment for him but in addition for us,” stated Slot.
“He didn’t play quite a bit within the first three video games however he confirmed himself very well in pre-season. He would have had a variety of taking part in time within the upcoming fixtures however that goes to another person. It’s a blow for us and for him. We play seven video games in 22 days or one thing like that.”