Liverpool\u2019s preparations for their trip to West Ham have taken another turn, with Arne Slot providing a cautiously positive update on three key players.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot Shares Encouraging Injury News<\/p>\n
The Dutchman revealed that Alisson completed full training on Thursday and is expected to be in contention, a major relief given how disruptive it is whenever the Reds are without their world-class goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
Liverpool sorely missed the Brazilian\u2019s presence and command during the heavy defeat to PSV, where they shipped four goals. His return couldn\u2019t come at a more crucial moment.<\/p>\n
Slot also offered promising news on Florian Wirtz, stating: \u201cFlorian will have his final day of rehab Friday. So, if that all goes well, he could train with the team on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n
The German midfielder has endured a fragmented start to life at Anfield, but his quality is undeniable. Getting him consistently fit remains one of the biggest priorities for the season. The No.7 has been sidelined since his muscle issue resurfaced against Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
It was also notable that Slot once again highlighted how injuries have influenced his recent selections, referencing his earlier explanation that Ibou Konat\u00e9 had \u201cnot trained two days before the game\u201d when discussing Joe Gomez\u2019s involvement. It underscores how short-term fitness concerns continue to disrupt Liverpool\u2019s defensive plans.<\/p>\n
Ekitike Facing Late Fitness Test<\/p>\n
The more uncertain case is Hugo Ekitike. Slot explained: \u201cThey don\u2019t expect it to be a big issue\u2026 but the games come fast, so let\u2019s see for the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n
The former Frankfurt forward played through discomfort against PSV, with Slot later admitting he repeatedly wondered \u201cwhat\u2019s wrong with Hugo?\u201d during the match, only to discover afterwards that the striker had been battling a back problem from early in the game.<\/p>\n
While his injury isn\u2019t serious, there remains a chance he may sit out Sunday\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n
With Alisson set to return, Wirtz edging toward full training, and Ekitike unlikely to be out for long, Liverpool finally have a few reasons to feel more settled heading into a pivotal week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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