Injury appears to have robbed Jerzy Dudek of his last chance to play in front of the Kop.
With his contract up in the summer and rival Pepe Reina injured, the stage looked set for the Pole to bid an emotional farewell against Charlton on Sunday.
However, Rafa Benitez today confirmed the 34-year-old has failed to recover from a problem which kept him out of last week's visit to Fulham.
The Spaniard told a Melwood press conference: "Sissoko is not available, Reina is injured and maybe also Dudek. It will be difficult for Jerzy to play."
Italian under-21 stopper Daniele Padelli is likely to deputise in goal.
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doesn't matter we already secure a spot in ucl again, next season