Liverpool boss Slot unconcerned by Kelleher give up claims

Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot says “it’s normal” for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to wish to play however Alisson will stay because the membership’s primary.

Kelleher, 25, has made 47 appearances for Liverpool since his debut in 2019 however is seeking to transfer, with the Reds signing Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for subsequent season.

In the course of the worldwide break the Republic of Eire participant stated he was prepared to go away Anfield to be a first-choice participant elsewhere.

Talking earlier than the go to of Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Slot stated: “I might be actually fearful if a participant got here out and stated ‘I don’t care about enjoying first-team soccer.’ It’s regular they wish to play and it’s additionally regular for a membership like this to have greater than 11 gamers who wish to play.

“It’s place to be and he’s proven many instances that he’s prepared every time we’d like him.

“It’s a good thing he wants to play. Who knows if he’ll play for us in the future, but it’s quite clear that Alisson is the number one for this moment.”

Save after save after save.

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Slot says new signing Federico Chiesa could possibly be concerned towards Forest, and Alexis Mac Allister is match, however midfielder Harvey Elliott is about to be out for a number of weeks after fracturing his foot whereas on England Below-21 obligation.

“Harvey’s injury is, of course, not a just big disappointment for him but also for us,” stated Slot.

“He didn’t play a lot in the first three games but he showed himself really well in pre-season. He would have had a lot of playing time in the upcoming fixtures but that goes to someone else. It’s a blow for us and for him. We play seven games in 22 days or something like that.”