Premier League
Arne Slot Reveals Alisson Becker Ready To Return Against Wolves
Alisson Becker is ready to return from injury for Liverpool’s trip to Premier League strugglers Wolves, manager Arne Slot said on Friday.
The first-choice goalkeeper has missed the last two matches, with Caoimhin Kelleher stepping in. However, Slot mentioned that the Brazilian is expected to play on Saturday.
“He trained yesterday a part of our session with the group, so we’re expecting him to do the whole session today,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference.
“So we think he is available, but of course, we have to train today.
“And of course, we’re really happy with Alisson being back, but I want to emphasize the fact that Caoimhin did well in the two games he was in goal for us, so another example of me having two, and I think even three, good options in certain positions.”
Liverpool sits in second place in the Premier League, just one point behind reigning champions Manchester City, having secured four victories in their first five matches.
Slot, in the early days of his reign after replacing Jurgen Klopp, said it had been a “good start, but not a perfect one”.
“I think it’s been a positive start, with the small disappointment of losing at home against Nottingham Forest,” he said.
“Every home game you lose is a disappointment, especially if it’s not against a team that’s competing for a top-four position, although you never know what Nottingham Forest are going to do this season.”
The Dutchman added, “The style we play, the way we play, it’s still very close to what you guys were used to for nine years, which is quite normal because we almost have all the same players Jurgen had.
“Keeping the results going is a good thing. Again, I have to mention that the fixture list has been good to us.”
