7 AND HELL

Agony as Alisson sits out key run of games

- CHRIS MCKENNA and ANDERSON DAVID

LIVERPOOL keeper Alisson will miss at least seven games with a hamstring injury in a hammer blow for the Reds.

The Brazil keeper picked up the injury in the Merseysiders' 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Alisson, 32, underwent a scan on Monday to diagnose the issue and it is serious enough to rule him out until after next month's international break.

There is a good chance he won't return until the end of November.

Caoimhin Kelleher will deputise in his absence but head coach Arne Slot will be without the Brazilian's experience for a crucial run of games.

Liverpool will be without Alisson for games against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Brighton (in the Premier League and Carabao Cup), Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa.