Alisson Suddenly Leaves Liverpool’s Pre-Season Tour

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has left the club’s pre-season tour of Asia with immediate effect, marking the third unexpected withdrawal under new head coach Arne Slot.

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According to reports from inside the club, Alisson’s departure is due to personal reasons, and not injury-related. The Brazilian shot-stopper has been granted permission to return home temporarily.

Liverpool have confirmed that Alisson is expected to rejoin the squad later in pre-season, though no exact return date has been publicly disclosed.

This development comes as a blow to Arne Slot, who has already seen Luis Diaz and Jarell Quansah exit the tour early due to transfer and injury-related matters respectively.

Alisson’s absence leaves Liverpool short of senior goalkeeping experience during crucial pre-season training and friendlies in Asia.

Youngsters like Caoimhin Kelleher and Vitezslav Jaros are expected to step up in his absence and gain valuable minutes.

Alisson, 31, remains Liverpool’s undisputed No. 1 and a central figure in Slot’s plans for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

The club emphasized there is no cause for alarm, and that Alisson’s departure is a planned, temporary measure rather than a disciplinary or medical issue.

Fans will be hoping to see him return soon as the Reds build toward a competitive season, reports Goal.