sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Liverpool fans think player is ‘definitely‘ leaving club after seeing Arne Slot‘s team to face Girona
Home>Football>Football News>Champions League
Updated 18:00 10 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 17:21 10 Dec 2024 GMT

Liverpool fans think player is ‘definitely‘ leaving club after seeing Arne Slot‘s team to face Girona

Liverpool have announced their starting XI to face Girona - and one pick has everyone talking.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Liverpool fans are fearing that one player will 'definitely' be leaving the club after seeing Arne Slot's team selection for their Champions League clash against Girona.

The Reds are the only team with a perfect record in the Champions League this season, winning all five of their games thus far.

Their latest win was a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, which included a missed penalty from Kylian Mbappe.

Upon seeing the teamsheet, fans have mixed feelings about one major change from that winning team.

Advert

Alisson has returned from injury and gone straight back into the starting line-up, with Caoimhin Kelleher dropping to the bench.

The Brazilian missed 11 matches after suffering a hamstring injury in October.

Kelleher has deputised in his absence and pulled off several important saves, including the aforementioned stop to keep out Mbappe against Real.

His only blot on the copybook came during last week's 3-3 draw against Newcastle, where the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper rushed out to claim a free kick but saw the ball soar over his head, with Fabian Schar sliding the ball in from a tight angle at the back post to equalise.

Kelleher would have extended his run in the Liverpool team to 12 games in Saturday's Merseyside derby, but the game was postponed due to safety concerns relating to Storm Darragh in the north West.

Alisson has replaced Caoimhin Kelleher (both pictured) in the Liverpool starting XI to face Girona (Image: Getty)
Alisson has replaced Caoimhin Kelleher (both pictured) in the Liverpool starting XI to face Girona (Image: Getty)

Alisson was not deemed to be ready for that match, but was declared fully fit ahead of the Girona clash and has now been included in the starting XI to make only his second Champions League appearance of the season.

Slot had already effectively confirmed that Alisson would return to the team in his pre-match press conference, telling reporters: "It is definitely nice to have him back and to have him available.

"But if you then look at how his replacement did, it's not going to be easy to do it even better. We expect definitely the same and maybe on margins a bit better ... we can say that we have two very good goalkeepers, like our left wingers, that can do the job for us.

"For so many years, Alisson has been so outstanding for this club that we are expecting and hoping him to do the same in the upcoming weeks and months."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Liverpool, Champions League, Arne Slot, Fan Reactions

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Recommended reads

An interview with Ben Stokes: 'English cricket doesn't lack talent... there are quite a few names'Getty ImagesMichael Bisping suggests radical eye poke rule change ahead of Tom Aspinall comebackGetty ImagesAndrea Pirlo interview: 'Football has changed and unfortunately we've been left behind' Getty ImagesThierry Henry picks player who will surprise everyone at World Cup – ‘There’s a guy people don’t know about...’Getty

Advert

Choose your content:

2 hours ago
5 hours ago
6 hours ago
  • LFC
    2 hours ago

    Liverpool fans have already fallen in love with Andoni Iraola after comment about World Cup in first interview

    It hasn't taken long for supporters to warm to Iraola.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    5 hours ago

    Arsenal closing in on first summer signing with talks at 'advanced' stage

    It would be a statement signing from the Gunners.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    5 hours ago

    Wayne Rooney builds England's perfect striker with attributes from him and Harry Kane

    Rooney was speaking ahead of the World Cup.

    Football
  • Getty
    6 hours ago

    World Cup sweepstakes require five rules to follow in order to avoid legal issues

    With World Cup sweepstakes in full flow, there are a specific set of rules that must be followed.

    Football
  • Arne Slot among favourites for shock Premier League job after leaving Liverpool
  • Arne Slot turned down huge European club months before Liverpool sacking as dressing room reaction emerges
  • Arne Slot breaks silence on Liverpool sacking in emotional open letter to fans
  • Arne Slot breaks silence minutes after Liverpool sacking