Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out of the Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven due to illness. In his absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili has stepped in as the starting goalkeeper. Mamardashvili had previously filled in for Alisson after the Brazilian sustained a muscle injury during a match against Galatasaray. During Alisson's time on the sidelines, Mamardashvili played eight matches but faced challenges as Liverpool suffered five defeats. Manager Arne Slot made two changes to the squad following the recent loss to Nottingham Forest, notably dropping record-signing Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward was replaced by Hugo Ekitike, who will lead the attack as Liverpool aims to regain their form. Isak faced criticism for his performance in his first start since returning from injury, which contributed to the decision to start Ekitike. Cody Gakpo retained his position in the starting eleven, with Mohamed Salah also included. Slot confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai will be positioned further forward, while Curtis Jones will take on a role at right-back. Szoboszlai has been a key player for Liverpool this season, but his deployment in a more defensive role has affected the team's overall performance. Updates on the match and team news will be provided as the situation develops.
Alisson Becker Out for Liverpool's Big Match!
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