Alisson Out, Frimpong Misses Two Matchdays

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Jeremie Frimpong has a hamstring injury that will keep him out for at least the next two matchdays. Alisson is sidelined longer than hoped, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to start in goal for the trip to Brentford. Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch are doubts for Saturday’s match; medical opinions on Gravenberch’s ankle range from a lateral grade 1 sprain allowing a quick return to ligament damage that could mean six-plus weeks out. Slot warned the club’s squad depth is stretched by injuries and the lack of a full pre-season for new signings, so he may need to rotate and alter the lineup (for example, Conor Bradley at right-back and Curtis Jones in midfield) to cope.