Caoimhín Kelleher to make way for Alisson despite keeping clean sheet in Merseyside Derby

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with scorer Diogo Jota

Arne Slot has confirmed that Alisson will return to the Liverpool starting XI, at the expense of his stand-in Caoimhín Kelleher, once he gets the all-clear from the club’s medical staff following a concussion issue.

Kelleher started in goal for the Reds in Wednesday’s 1-0 win at home to Everton, the Cork native getting his chance as Alisson was forced to sit that out due to concussion protocols having sustained a head injury while on international duty for Brazil.

Liverpool face Fulham on Sunday as they edge closer to the Premier League title but Slot stated that Alisson remained his No. 1 and would play if available.

“With Ali it’s simple, concussion,” Slot…

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