Why Caoimhin Kelleher wasn’t in the Liverpool squad after Alisson injury

After Alisson was forced off with an injury, Vitezslav Jaros made his Liverpool FC debut against Crystal Palace, with usual backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher absent.

Alisson made way for Czech international Jaros late into the Reds’ 1-0 win at Selhurst Park having appeared to have aggravated a previous hamstring injury.

It was another big blow for the Brazilian, but an opportunity for the academy graduate to catch the eye as he helped see out another victory.

Jaros is part of the first-team squad this season after a double-winning loan at Sturm Graz last term, but he is currently positioned as third choice.

However, he was called upon on Saturday with Kelleher absent from the squad due to illness.

Liverpool confirmed the news before kickoff, as the Irishman stayed away from his teaMMAtes in order to recover ahead of the October international break.

Kelleher will link up with the Republic of Ireland squad for UEFA Nations League clashes with Finland and Greece, before likely standing in for Alisson upon the resumption of club football – when the Reds host Chelsea.

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The 25-year-old was expected to leave Anfield over the summer, but with no club meeting Liverpool’s price tag he stayed put for another campaign.

He has already been required twice this season due to a previous injury for Alisson and is now likely to start against Chelsea on October 20.

Jaros will remain in reserve, too, with the Czech not called up for international duty this month.

Liverpool will await the results of a scan on Alisson‘s hamstring before any verdict is given on the injury, but he will almost certainly be withdrawn from the Brazil squad and is likely miss a number of weeks.

Liverpool have six Games in 15 days after the international break (against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Brighton (twice) and Leverkusen).