Caoimhín Kelleher set for Liverpool start as Alisson to miss Leeds United game

Stephen Kenny confirmed once-capped Ireland keeper Kelleher will make his first start in next month’s friendly against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

The purple patch for Irish goalkeepers is expected to continue on Sunday with Caoimhín Kelleher likely to start for Liverpool against Leeds United.

Kelleher (22) is on standby to deputise for Alisson after the PA news agency reported that the Brazilian football federation (CBF) has written to Fifa requesting that an automatic restriction be imposed on players from appearing for their clubs between September 10 and 14.