Alisson has been ruled out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with PSV due to illness, handing Giorgi Mamardashvili a return to the starting XI. Betting angle: consider backing both teams to score or over 2.5 goals — Liverpool’s defensive stability is in doubt without their first-choice keeper, boosting goal markets and handicap/line moves against Liverpool.
Liverpool suffer late blow as Alisson ruled out of Champions League tie
Goalkeeper forced to miss PSV clash
Alisson Becker has been ruled out of Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with PSV Eindhoven after falling ill, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will step back into the starting XI for the Dutch visit.
Who comes in between the sticks
Giorgi Mamardashvili deputised in goal during Alisson’s absence and now returns to the number one spot. He was first called upon after a muscle problem picked up in the defeat to Galatasaray in Europe and has been involved across recent fixtures.
Form and recent run
While Mamardashvili produced some encouraging individual displays, Liverpool endured a slump during his spell in goal, suffering five defeats. Those results have left selection and defensive questions hanging over the team ahead of this crucial European meeting.
Managerial selection ahead of PSV
The manager has made several notable calls in the lead-up to the PSV game, including the decision to drop a record-signing striker — a move that underlines the tactical tweaks being considered for the tie.
Implications and what to watch
With Alisson unavailable, Liverpool’s defensive resilience will be under scrutiny. Expect adjustments to the back line and keeper protection strategies; the team’s approach to set-pieces and transitional play will be key. More updates will follow as team news and final line-ups are confirmed.
Alisson Becker's absence for Liverpool's Champions League encounter against PSV Eindhoven has been explained
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