Didi Hamann believes that Liverpool’s biggest loss would not be Alisson Becker but another important star who controls the game.

The Reds have had a mixed injury record this season, with Alisson being the most recent long-term injury, alongside Giovanni Leoni’s season-long ACL injury, but many of their top stars have had a cleaner bill of health.

There was a worry over the international break that a crisis was beginning to appear with Ibrahima Konate unable to play for France and Ryan Gravenberch being taken off in the final Netherlands game around half-time.

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Fortunately, given the comments from Arne Slot and pictures in training, it seems both are fitter than they were over the past week, and it is likely that the Dutchman will start at the very least.

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Admittedly, despite Konate’s form, both would have been a bitter blow to this Liverpool side if they were out for the Manchester United game because of how important a fixture it is.

Sadly, the Brazilian goalkeeper will be out for at least the next three fixtures, but luckily, Giorgi Mamardashvili is a good replacement for the world-class star.

Hamann was asked...