Some Liverpool fans react as club prepare to hand Lonergan one-year deal

Liverpool are ready to hand veteran goalkeeper Andy Lonergan a one-year contract following Alisson’s injury blow.

The Brazilian suffered a calf injury during Friday’s Premier League clash with Norwich City and is now looking at a lay off of around six weeks according to The Mirror.

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It’s a major blow for the Reds, with Alisson having enjoyed an outstanding debut season at Anfield.

New signing Adrian will take his place between the sticks, but with Caoimhin Kelleher not yet fit after recovering from a broken wrist, the club are needing some extra cover.

The Liverpool Echo are now reporting Liverpool have agreed a contract with Lonergan, after he joined the club’s pre-season tour while Alisson was resting after Copa America duty.

Lonergan is a free agent and can therefore be signed by the club despite the transfer window for Premier League clubs being closed.

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He impressed against Sevilla and generally gave a good account of himself during his time at the club.

Liverpool fans react

Liverpool fans provided a mostly negative response to Lonergan’s reported contract offer on social media, with some fearing it means Alisson could be out for longer than has been initially claimed:

One year? That’s worrying actually, could have gave him a 3 month contract to start with.
— T (@TikTakTom) 12 August 2019

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Karius would be a better option ?
— Menish Neupane (@MenishN) 12 August 2019

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Should have taken Reina back for the year, he was up for it!
— Barry Goldthorpe (@bajja007) 12 August 2019

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If we give Lonergan a one year deal you can guarantee that means a long lay off for Alisson
— Moley (@Moley_LFC) 12 August 2019

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Welcome (back) to #LFC Andy Lonergan.
— Liverpool Red (@lfcredynwa) 12 August 2019

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1 year contract for Lonergan. LFC taking forever to make the announcement on Alisson’s injury.
This seems bad.
— Big Ears Haver (@lackinggrit) 12 August 2019

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Imagine the reaction you’d have got from Andy Lonergan in June if you’d told him, he’d be signing a year long contract with @LFC ! pic.twitter.com/9lmgDb2PPt
— Ian Young ⚽️??? (@ianyoungkop) 12 August 2019

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If Andy Lonergan is on the bench on Wednesday, which he will be, he is going to get a UEFA Super Cup Winners medal if we win. ???
— Zack John (@ZackJohnLFC) 12 August 2019

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#LFC have agreed a one year deal with Andy Lonergan ?
Does this make sense or do you think the length of the deal means @Alissonbecker will be out for longer than the 4-8 weeks reported initially? ? pic.twitter.com/VO0WdCixpz
— Mo Salah Facts (@MoSalahFacts) 12 August 2019

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Lonergan on the season long contract should be more concerning. Indicates Ali out for a long time.
— Sam ? (@Belter44) 12 August 2019

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I want full signing presentation for Lonergan, no cheap tweet, full blown media day please @LFC
— Jack (@LFCJack_96) 12 August 2019

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Reckon Andy Lonergan on a short-term deal is more likely than Karius. Not going to lie it would make me nervous seeing him in an LFC shirt again. When Alisson returns from injury Karius would be our 3rd choice keeper, makes no sense recalling him. #LFC
— Tom ? (@BoxtoBox_FM) 12 August 2019

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▫️Liverpool checkin if Alisson’s Achilles have been affected.
▫️More reports suggestin a lengthy absence
▫️ Andy Lonergan signing a one-year deal.
I. Fear. Bad. News. #LFC
— Lfcpassion_ (@LFCpassion_) 12 August 2019

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Some Liverpool fans react as club prepare to hand Lonergan one-year deal

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