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LONDON (Reuters) – Liverpool goaltender Alison Baker will miss the European Super Cup match against Chelsea on Wednesday and may be missing after being injured in the calf during a 4-1 win at Norwich City in November. Premier League Friday.
In Liverpool's 3-0 lead at Anfield, Becker disrupted the ball in the 36th minute and fell to the ground before grabbing his calf and calling the medical staff.
But the Brazilian goalkeeper left the field with the help of a medical device instead of going out on a stretcher.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was too early to say how serious the injury was, but Becker would have no chance to play the European Super Cup between the league champions and champions of Europe in Istanbul.
"It's a calf injury." It was as if something was hitting him from behind – he would not be ready to meet on Wednesday – I can already say it, "added Klopp.
"It is not a good thing, but we will seek a solution and move forward.
"We must first determine the severity of the injury, then handle the situation … will not play in Super Cup … According to my experience, I can say that."
Spaniard Adrian, who signed a free contract with Liverpool on Monday, replaces goalkeeper Allison in his first match for the team.
"Adrian is a good goalkeeper, he is calm when he is in possession of the ball and he is excellent in shooting," Klopp said.
The 32-year-old played 125 appearances with West Ham United before leaving at the end of last season. Klopp expressed confidence that the new goalkeeper could adapt to Liverpool.
"He is a confident guard and he did not join us on the bench, he expressed his availability," he said.
"In situations like the ones we've had, we wanted to hire an experienced goalie who played a lot in the Premier League, he's 32. He's calm and disciplined, he's good at his feet and it's important for we."
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