Liverpool are poised to receive a welcome boost on the injury front as they get ready to restart their Premier League campaign this weekend.
Arne Slot’s team have endured a difficult run through the autumn, suffering seven defeats in their last ten matches and slipping to eighth place, with a number of key players sidelined during that stretch. Although several of those injured stars have already returned, a few important figures remain unavailable.
Beyond long-term absentee Giovanni Leoni, Slot is still waiting on Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson Becker — but the latter now appears close to returning.
Liverpool lifted by Alisson’s imminent comeback
On Wednesday morning, Matt Verri of The Standard reported that Alisson is expected to rejoin full training ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian keeper has been sidelined since late September due to a hamstring issue.
Players returning from international duty are also set to arrive back at the AXA Training Centre today as club football resumes uninterrupted through to late March.
Lewis Steele had earlier indicated that Alisson hoped to be fit in time for the Forest match, and with the fixture now just days away, everything suggests he is on schedule.
In Alisson’s absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili has impressed with a series of important saves, preventing Liverpool’s poor form from becoming even more damaging. However, the return of the No. 1 goalkeeper is expected to restore calm and authority at the back during a period when the defence has struggled significantly.
Alisson’s return expected to stabilise Liverpool’s back line
Having Alisson back should provide a major confidence boost for Liverpool’s defenders, potentially improving the team’s overall composure and consistency.
Slot is likely to deliver a clearer update during his press conference on Friday ahead of the Forest clash — and Liverpool supporters will be hoping he confirms more good news regarding their first-choice keeper.
