Liverpool head to Wolves on Saturday as they return to action in the Premier League.
The Reds are in the middle of a busy schedule at the moment, having already played twice in the past six days.
But with three wins on the bounce, Liverpool should be going into the trip to Molineux with a bit of a spring in their step.
Several players are in terrific form, with Arne Slot set to have to make some tough decisions over who starts for him against Wolves.
There have already been claims that Slot is set to drop Cody Gakpo despite the Dutchman scoring twice against West Ham on Wednesday. Luis Diaz will reportedly start instead.
And now, speaking to the press ahead of Saturday’s match, Slot says that he’s likely to drop another in-form player as well.
Caoimhin Kelleher set for bench return
Liverpool have looked good ever since losing to Nottingham Forest at Anfield two weeks ago.
However, it hasn’t all been sunshine and rainbows during the three games since. The Reds picked up a big injury blow after beating AC Milan, with Alisson Becker ruled out of action.
As he did for much of last season, in stepped Caoimhin Kelleher. And just like last term, the Irishman was excellent.
Liverpool would not have beaten Bournemouth if not for Kelleher. The 25-year-old was then quieter against West Ham in midweek but still earned his corn.
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But speaking ahead of Saturday’s match, Slot has confirmed that Alisson is expected to be available to face Wolves.
Despite the Brazilian being in line for a recall, though, the Liverpool head coach did take time out to praise the way his deputy came in to cover for him.
“We think he [Alisson] is ready,” said Slot. “He trained yesterday apart from our session with the group, so we’re expecting him to do the whole session today. So, we think he’s available but of course we have to train today.
“Of course we’re really happy with Alisson being back,” he added. “But I want to emphasise the fact that Caoimh did really 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 goal.”
Who else is set to play for Liverpool?
Slot is absolutely right here. Alisson being back is obviously a boost for Liverpool – the 31-year-old is probably the best goalie in the world – but Kelleher deserves recognition, too.
The Ireland international may be frustrated at having to play back-up once again this season, but his good form has only underlined why Liverpool wanted at least £25m to sell Kelleher this summer.
There will no doubt be other chances for the Liverpool academy graduate this term, but he will probably now have to wait for the Carabao Cup fourth round game at the end of October to get his next outing.
In the meantime, it is expected that Slot will make a raft of changes to the Liverpool team that beat West Ham.
As well as Diaz and Alisson, it seems likely that the boss could bring back as many as eight other players, with Diogo Jota perhaps the only survivor from the midweek win.
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