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Liverpool's Alisson Becker Returns for Concussion Assessment After Brazil Match

The goalkeeper was substituted following a head collision during Brazil's World Cup qualifier and will undergo further evaluation in Merseyside.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Liverpool v Paris St Germain - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 11, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue scores the penalty past Liverpool's Alisson Becker to win the shoot-out REUTERS/Peter Powell/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alisson Becker sustained a suspected concussion during Brazil's World Cup qualifying win against Colombia after a collision with Davinson Sanchez in the 78th minute.
  • Brazil's team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, confirmed that Alisson showed no signs of fainting or memory loss but felt slower, prompting his substitution as a precaution under concussion protocols.
  • Liverpool has confirmed that Alisson has returned to Merseyside for further medical evaluation by the club's medical staff.
  • This incident adds to Liverpool's growing list of injuries, including key players like Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konate, ahead of their next Premier League match on April 2 against Everton.
  • The situation highlights ongoing concerns about player safety in football and the challenges clubs face managing injuries during international duty.