Liverpool have been without their elite No.1 for eight games, but Arne Slot has lifted spirits with a positive update on Alisson Becker ahead of the meeting with Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
Alisson returns to training and could start<\/p>\n
The Brazilian stopper has been out since picking up a hamstring injury in the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray at the end of September, a spell during which the Reds have faltered, winning only three of eight matches.<\/p>\n
In his pre-Forest press conference, the 47-year-old boss revealed: \u201cAlisson trained last week and this week, so he\u2019ll be available to play if everything goes well today.\u201d<\/p>\n
The carefully managed plan for his comeback shows Liverpool\u2019s determination to allow him to fully recover rather than rush him back\u2014an understandable stance given the recent defensive struggles.<\/p>\n
Giorgi Mamardashvili has stepped in during Alisson\u2019s absence, though some of his displays have drawn criticism, with pundits like Paul Scholes stressing how much Liverpool rely on their first-choice keeper.<\/p>\n
Alisson himself hinted at a patient return three weeks ago, sharing an Instagram post captioned: \u201cStep by step\u2026 Y.N.W.A.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liverpool defence boosted by key return<\/p>\n
Alisson\u2019s comeback arrives at a vital moment. Liverpool currently sit eighth in the Premier League, eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal, and have found consistency hard to come by at the back.<\/p>\n
Slot also confirmed further setbacks after the international break, with Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz ruled out, meaning he may need to reshuffle his defensive options again.<\/p>\n
Even so, regaining their undisputed No.1 gives the manager a major lift.<\/p>\n
Alisson\u2019s presence not only brings elite shot-stopping but also reintroduces calmness and structure to the defence, helping those in front of him perform with greater assurance.<\/p>\n
With a busy run of fixtures ahead, the timing of his return could prove crucial.<\/p>\n
And with players like Alexander Isak still returning to full fitness, welcoming back their world-class keeper provides Liverpool with the stability needed for a defensive reset\u2014and a much-needed morale boost for supporters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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