• Brazilian suffered fresh hamstring strain at Crystal Palace
• He will miss host of key domestic and European games

Liverpool have been hit with a severe injury setback after scans confirmed Alisson faces six weeks out with the hamstring injury he sustained against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Brazil international was withdrawn in the 79th minute of the 1-0 win having suffered a second hamstring problem of the season. Tests have revealed the severity of the injury means Liverpool will be without their first-choice goalkeeper until after November’s international break.