Alisson Becker back in contention: Liverpool boost as Slot hints at shock Crystal Palace return
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Alisson Becker could return against Crystal Palace this weekend.The Brazil international has missed the last threePremier League games with a hamstring i...
Alisson Becker back in contention: Liverpool boost as Slot hints at shock Crystal Palace return Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Alisson Becker could return against Crystal Palace this weekend. The Brazil international has missed the last three Premier League games with a hamstring injury, including last weekend's Merseyside Derby win at Everton, which saw replacement Giorgi Mamardashvili suffer a knee issue. Third-choice Freddie Woodman was introduced as a substitute to make his Liverpool league debut, and first Premier League appearance in five years.
Woodman had been expected to start against Palace this weekend, but Slot has confirmed Alisson is unexpectedly back in contention. The Dutchman revealed that Mamardashvili is facing 'weeks' on the sideline with his issue. "No Giorgi [Mamardashvili] will definitely not be available tomorrow and not for the upcoming weeks," Slot said at his pre-match press conference.
"Alli [Alisson] is close to returning to play. Let's see if tomorrow comes too early. "That leaves Freddie [Woodman] as an option who is definitely fit.
There is a reason we have signed an experienced third goalkeeper. "Usually you don't need him that much, but there could be situations if one [goalkeeper] is injured and one gets suspended. That makes more sense than two goalkeepers being injured.