Former Leeds United goalkeeper Andy Lonergan could be in line for his Liverpool and Premier League debut against Southampton on Saturday.
Lonergan, who was released by Middlesbrough at the end of last season, signed for the Reds as cover for second-choice 'keeper Adrian.
The 35-year-old left the Whites last summer after having his contract torn up before moving to the Riverside Stadium.
Lonergan's two spells at Elland Road were small parts in a 19-year career which has yielded more than 350 senior appearances.
Alisson Becker is sidelined for over a month with a calf injury sustained against Norwich City on the opening day of the season. The ex-Bolton Wanderers and Fulham stopper was sensationally drafted in as Jurgen Klopp's number three over the summer.
Now, Lonergan's fairytale story has taken another dramatic turn after it emerged he could be in line for his debut at St Mary's Stadium.
Adrian, the hero in Liverpool's midweek Super Cup penalty triumph against Chelsea, could miss the weekend's clash, Klopp has revealed.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Klopp said: "I don't understand why in the world of social media when we are all together, a supporter jumped over something and kicked [Adrian's] ankle. It is swollen but we have to see.
"Apart from that, it was a brilliant night for him."
So, despite Lonergan's last appearance coming for Rochdale in League One, the 35-year-old could be about to make a sensational top-flight debut, which would be regarded as one of the stories of the season.
Lonergan has made over 300 English Football League appearances throughout his career, but has yet to start a league match at the highest level of English football.
On Saturday he could finally achieve that life-long dream, for the reigning European Champions.
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