"Liverpool have suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since March. It's something which, for Arne Slot, will feel like uncharted territory, especially given the nature of his side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League against Galatasaray on Tuesday in Istanbul. But as the age-old saying goes, when it rains, it pours, and the Reds have since been dealt a further blow, with Slot now set to hand a Premier League debut to one member of his squad at Stamford Bridge this weekend."
"Ever-present goalkeeper Alisson, ranked at no.2 in FourFourTwo's list of the best goalkeepers in the world right now, was substituted during the defeat against Okan Buruk's side at Rams Park, and according to Slot, will play no part against the Blues. That means former Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will step in and make his Premier League debut, with Liverpool's head coach confirming so after defeat on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League."
"If my player is on the floor, nine out of ten times I fear the worst and by that I mean he cannot continue,"
"It's never positive if you go off like this. You can be sure he is not playing Saturday."
Liverpool have suffered consecutive defeats for the first time since March following a Champions League loss in Istanbul. The defeat interrupted a previously tight defensive record that had been a hallmark since the summer. Alisson was substituted after 59 minutes with an injury and will not be available for the upcoming Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Former Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will replace him and make his Premier League debut in goal. The enforced change presents a significant test to Liverpool's defensive consistency ahead of a tough match against Chelsea.
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