Liverpool Faces Injury Setback Ahead of Chelsea Clash

Liverpool suffered a double injury blow as manager Arne Slot confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker and striker Hugo Ekitike picked up injuries during the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. Alisson is set to miss the upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea, with Giorgi Mamardashvili likely to replace him.

Slot expressed uncertainty about Ekitike's availability for the match. Despite the setbacks, Liverpool remains at the top of the league table with a 15-point lead over Arsenal.

The injuries to key players pose a challenge for Liverpool ahead of the crucial fixture against Chelsea.