Liverpool have been without the world’s best goalkeeper since the opening day of the Premier League season in August. Alisson Becker limped off against Norwich on the 9th of August with a calf injury. New signing Adrian has deputised for the Brazilian since the injury. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League group game against Red Bull Salzburg, Jürgen Klopp has delivered an Alisson injury update that will delight Kopites.
The German gaffer’s press conference was broadcast live on Liverpool’s official site. Jürgen was asked about the status of his award winning goalkeeper and told the media, “we have to see, he looks really well, it was a serious injury so we don’t want to take any risks”. Klopp’s caution is sensible and should be applauded, it would be easy to succumb to the temptation of rushing Alisson back into the side given the fact Liverpool are looking to compete on all fronts this season.
He hinted that the keeper could be back in the side as soon as the Leicester City game on Saturday, saying “we have to see for Leicester”. Given that Jürgen is typically emphatic in ruling players out, his refusal to confirm the shot stopper’s absence for the weekend is extremely encouraging. Whether or not the world’s best goalie is back for Leicester is up for debate but Klopp did add that he will “definitely” be back for the Manchester United game after the international break.
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