Alisson will miss Brazil’s international friendlies against France and Croatia next week after the goalkeeper was ruled out with an injury, the Brazilian Football Federation said on Friday.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti had included Alisson in the squad announced on Thursday, but the Liverpool keeper will be replaced by Corinthians’ Hugo Souza, the federation added.
Brazil are scheduled to play France on March 26 and Croatia on March 31 in Boston and Orlando, respectively.
Alisson, 33, will also sit out Liverpool’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to start in goal, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Alisson has struggled with injuries this season, missing the club’s Champions League last‑16 first leg against Galatasaray on March 10, though he featured in their previous two matches.
He has also missed eight Liverpool matches between October and November due to a hamstring problem.
Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League on 49 points and are pushing for a top‑four finish amid stiff competition.
Daniel Munoz has fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.
Qatar's sports minister, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, and national team player Assim Madibo have visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during their World Cup game, the Qatar Football Association said on Wednesday.
Ante Budimir has guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the Balkan side a crucial three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a night where the stakes were high for both sides.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston.
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