Liverpool are set to receive much-needed positive news on the injury front as they prepare to resume Premier League action this weekend.
Arne Slot’s side have endured a rough autumn spell, losing seven of their last 10 games and sliding to eighth in the table, with several major players missing during that period. While most of those absentees have already returned, a few key names remain out.
Aside from long-term casualty Giovanni Leoni, Slot is still waiting for Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson Becker to recover — and the latter now looks close to making his comeback.
Liverpool handed boost as Alisson edges closer to return
On Wednesday morning, Matt Verri of The Standard reported that the Brazilian goalkeeper is expected to rejoin training before Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. He has been out since late September after suffering a hamstring injury.
Players returning from international duty are also due back at the AXA Training Centre today as club football resumes without interruption until late March.
Lewis Steele previously noted that Alisson was hopeful of returning in time for the Forest fixture, and with that match just days away, he appears on track to be available again.
Although Liverpool’s form has dipped, Giorgi Mamardashvili has performed admirably in Alisson’s absence, producing several crucial saves to keep results from being even worse.
Still, having Alisson back will restore a vital sense of composure and reliability between the posts at a time when the defence has struggled badly.
Alisson’s comeback expected to steady Liverpool’s defence
Getting the first-choice goalkeeper back should give Liverpool’s back line renewed confidence, which could then spread throughout the team and bring greater stability overall.
Slot is expected to provide a clearer update when he faces the media on Friday ahead of the Forest game — Liverpool fans will be hoping for more positive news regarding their No. 1.
