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Liverpool handed big boost ahead of Manchester United and Everton double-header – ‘We don’t need’

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has again been left out of the Brazil squad by former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti…

By Theo Squires · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:44 AM

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Alisson Becker was left out of Brazil's squad, providing Liverpool with a fitness boost ahead of key matches.
The goalkeeper avoids a 13,660-mile round trip to Singapore for friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted Alisson remains his first-choice goalkeeper despite resting him to evaluate younger players.

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Liverpool have received a significant boost after goalkeeper Alisson Becker was left out of the Brazil squad for the upcoming November international break. The decision spares the 34-year-old a 13,660-mile round trip to Singapore for friendlies against Japan and Singapore, giving him rest ahead of Liverpool's crucial clashes against Manchester United and Everton.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Alisson remains his first-choice goalkeeper despite the omission, explaining that the staff wants to assess younger players before the Copa America. The rest comes at a vital time for Liverpool, who face a demanding schedule of nine matches in 27 days following the break.

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