Kostas Tsimikas insists Liverpool won’t be weakened by change in goal with Caoimhin Kelleher in line to start against Fulham with Alisson out injured

Liverpool will not be hampered by an enforced goal change, with Jurgen Klopp's defenders instructed to charge forward as usual against Fulham on Sunday.

Irishman Caoimhin Kelleher is set for his first Premier League start of the season, with regular number 1 Alisson picking up a muscle injury against Manchester City last weekend.

Klopp's side have been unbeaten in the league at Anfield for fourteen months and Kostas Tsimikas, himself the replacement for regular left back Andy Robertson, insists it will remain business as usual.

'We had a lot of respect for Caoimh. For me personally, I feel very safe when he is the goalkeeper,” said the ponytailed Tsimikas.

'He is a great goalkeeper and is a hard worker every day in training. He played for the team many times and really gave everything. He deserves to play with Ali injured.

Kostas Tsimikas says Liverpool will not be weakened by the drafting of Caoimhin Kelleher

Tsimikas says Liverpool don't need to change their game even with Alisson out

'It's not that we have to change our game. I always try to play my game. The fact that he plays for Liverpool means that he is a very good goalkeeper. That's why he's here. We've seen it many times in the past.

'We have a great relationship. We always talk together at training and always try to have fun.'

Kelleher, who Klopp has joked about in the past, does not smile often, has made 27 appearances for Liverpool, but 22 of those appearances have been in cup games.

Most notably, he was in goal when Liverpool defeated Chelsea to win the EFL Cup at Wembley in 2022.

Liverpool's new side have impressed by staying top of the Premier League this season despite an injury list that still sees them without Diogo Jota, Alisson, Robertson, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic.

Tsimikas is enjoying his time in the side with vice-captain Robertson until New Year with a shoulder injury.

“I like to play more often and it is a big opportunity with many games in a short period,” said the Greek international.

'Of course Robbo and I want each other to be fit, because it is not possible for one person to play all the matches. But it's very important to play for a club like this and I want to stay focused and hungry.

Tsimikas says he wants fellow left-back Andy Robertson to be fit to help the team

'We have often seen that everyone is ready at Liverpool. That's why we fight every day, even when you're not playing. The training sessions are very much intended to keep yourself fit. And when it's your time, be 100 percent sure, whether it's Joe Gomez, Harvey Elliott, myself or anyone else.

'There is a lot of depth and that is why we are in this big club.'

Mo Salah will also look to continue his incredible run at Anfield, where he has scored or assisted in Liverpool's last 15 Premier League games at home.