The loss means Liverpool, on 93 points, can now only stretch that tally to 99, one short of Manchester City’s record.
Browsing: Alisson
Liverpool fielded what was arguably their strongest line-up for the first time this season, with Fabinho slotting into the midfield three at the expense of Naby Keita and Sadio Mane returning from a hamstring injury
Van Dijk sustained a knock to an earlier rib injury and was substituted in the second half of Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday.
Brazil international, Alisson, made his competitive debut in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over West Ham United in the English Premier League on Sunday.
Liverpool’s reinforced squad must build on their ruthless form from last season if they are to challenge defending English Premier League champions, Manchester City, for the title, manager Juergen Klopp says.