Liverpool look set to receive some positive injury news ahead of their Premier League return this weekend.<\/p>\n
The Reds have endured a tough autumn spell, missing several key players during a run in which they\u2019ve lost seven of their last 10 games and slipped to eighth in the table. While most of the previously injured players are now back, Arne Slot is still waiting on the returns of Jeremie Frimpong and long-term absentee Giovanni Leoni, with Alisson Becker also sidelined. However, the Brazilian appears close to making his comeback.<\/p>\n
Alisson nearing return to training for Liverpool<\/p>\n
On Wednesday morning, The Standard\u2019s Matt Verri reported that Alisson is expected to rejoin training ahead of Liverpool\u2019s clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, having been out with a hamstring issue since late September.<\/p>\n
Players returning from international duty are due back at the AXA Training Centre today as the club season resumes and continues uninterrupted until late March.<\/p>\n
Alisson is set to take part in full team training over the coming days as he looks to prove his fitness before Forest\u2019s visit to Anfield.<\/p>\n
Alisson\u2019s comeback could stabilise Liverpool defensively<\/p>\n
Lewis Steele noted last week that the 33-year-old was \u2018hopeful\u2019 of being available for the Forest game, and with the fixture now approaching, he seems on track to be involved.<\/p>\n
Despite Liverpool\u2019s recent struggles, Giorgi Mamardashvili has filled in well, producing several crucial saves to keep results from getting even worse.<\/p>\n
Still, having Alisson back restores a reliable, calming presence in goal\u2014something Liverpool have sorely missed during their defensive difficulties this autumn.<\/p>\n
His return should boost the confidence of the backline and, in turn, the entire team, offering much-needed stability.<\/p>\n
Slot is likely to provide a clearer update on Alisson when he faces the media on Friday ahead of the Forest match. Liverpool will be hoping for encouraging news on their first-choice goalkeeper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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