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Alisson is ruled OUT of Merseyside derby as Arne Slot rolls dice with surprise pick at right-back for Liverpool's clash with Everton

Liverpool will be without Alisson for Wednesday's Merseyside Derby after the Brazil No 1 failed a late concussion test.

Caoimhin Kelleher is to deputise in goal again after also playing the Carabao Cup final two and a half weeks ago, Liverpool’s last match.

Alisson got a kick in the head on Brazil duty against Colombia on March 21 and flew home to England after withdrawing from that camp.

Due to concussion protocols, Alisson had to follow a five-step process with at least 24 hours in between each one: no physical activity, light aerobic exercise, sport-specific exercise, non-contact training drills, full training.