Kelleher to deputise as Allison ruled out for two weeks

The injury to the Brazilian opens the door for Ireland international Caoimhín Kelleher to come in and deputise for the next run of games.
Kelleher to deputise as Allison ruled out for two weeks

STEPPING UP: Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Leicester City. Pic: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has received mixed news on the fitness of first-choice stopper Alisson Becker as the 'keeper's injury is not as bad as first feared - but will keep him out for at least two weeks.

The Brazil international appeared to sustain a hamstring problem very late in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Manchester City but managed to complete the match.

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