Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker rushed back to Liverpool FC because of a head impact sustained during Brazilian national team match play according to the Brazilian football federation.
The 32-year-old sustained head contact with Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez during Brazil’s 2-1 victory against Colombia which took place in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
FIFA requires all players to rest after sustaining a head injury so Alisson needed to depart the field in the 78th minute which means he will not play against Argentina.
Medical staff reported that Alisson received a head knock but is totally recovered with no reported health problems following the incident.
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Alisson must follow the FIFA concussion protocol before returning to play at his club to complete the recovery process.
Alisson has joined Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley in becoming one of numerous injured players within the Liverpool squad.
Manager Arne Slot faces a significant concern regarding midfielder Ryan Gravenberch since the player withdrew from the Netherlands national team squad due to a health problem on Wednesday.
Liverpool leads the Premier League standings by 12 points and awaits their first match of April as they welcome Everton to their home stadium on April 2.
