Liverpool’s Alisson to miss Champions League match against Galatasaray

Liverpool will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker for their Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray in Istanbul The Brazil international did not travel with the squad to Turkey after sustaining a minor problem during a training session on Monday

According to reports, Alisson felt minor discomfort, and the club made the decision not to risk him for the match His absence marks another setback for the keeper, who has already missed nine matches this season due to previous injuries

The situation provides a significant opportunity for summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is expected to start This will be Mamardashvili's first appearance since the FA Cup win over Barnsley two months ago The Georgia international has made 10 starts for Liverpool this season, keeping two clean sheets in back-to-back games in November He has featured in four of the team's eight Champions League matches, including a substitute appearance for an injured Alisson during the 1-0 group stage defeat to Galatasaray in September