Liverpool Alison goaltender out of the European Super Cup

LIVERPOOL (Reuters) – Liverpool goaltender Alison Baker will miss the European Super Cup match against Chelsea on Wednesday and may be out after suffering a calf injury Friday in a 4-1 win over Norwich City.

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." He felt like something was shocking him from behind and he will not be ready to meet on Wednesday, I can say it already.

"This is not a good thing, but we will look for a solution and we will move forward.We must first determine the seriousness of the injury, then deal with the situation.It will not play in Super Cup. From my experience, I can say this. "

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," Klopp said. He is calm when he holds the ball and is excellent in shooting. That's why we included it.

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 guardian and has not joined us on the bench." He is ready. "

"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 and he also enjoys calm and emotional discipline." He plays well with his feet, which is important. for us. "

(Reuters)