Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that star Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is likely to return to first-team training on Sunday following several weeks out with a calf injury.
Alisson sustained a problem in Liverpool’s opening Premier League fixture against Norwich City on August 9th, and he limped off the pitch in the first half after taking a goal kick.
However, Adrian has deputized quite well since Alisson’s injury as the Spaniard arrived at Liverpool on a free transfer helping the club to ensure the Reds sit at the summit of the Premier League table after seven games.
Initially, there was a bit of uncertainty about the duration and extent to which Alisson would be out for, with estimates ranging from a few weeks to a couple of months.
Although the 26-year-old will not be able to feature in Liverpool’s trip to Sheffield United this weekend, Klopp expects Alisson to be back in full training the day after the game on Sunday making fans eager for his return.
Alisson has been immense for Liverpool since his arrival at Anfield last summer in a £ 60 million move from Serie A club AS Roma helping them to win the Champions League title and also winning the Golden Glove in his debut season in the Premier League.
While speaking to reporters on Friday, Klopp mentioned that Alisson is nearly back to full training after progressing well with the medical staff, “Alisson looks like he is close, but the final word is with the medical department. He’s not in contention for tomorrow [to face Sheffield United]. Maybe he can train with the team from Sunday onwards. He’s really close. I’m not a doctor, I take the information [on Alisson] as I get it. Last two weeks he has progressed really, really well. They [the medical staff] have waited long enough until he is in proper training.”
