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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is in a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United, according to boss Arne Slot.
The Brazil No 1 has missed the last six games due to a hamstring problem, with Giorgi Mamardashvili also suffering an injury that meant third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman was needed to deputise last week.
Alisson is hopeful of being fit for the game at Old Trafford, which could be defining for both team’s final league position, but is still yet to train and remains a doubt.
Slot said: ‘Ali hasn’t trained with us yet. He is very close to training with us. I have to hear today from the medical staff to see if he is ready to train today, either tomorrow or the start of next week.
‘He is very close, but also we don’t want to take any risks. That is not what you do with a player and that is not what we do now.
Alisson Becker is in a race against time to be fit for Liverpool’s clash with Man United
Arne Slot expects Mohamed Salah to play again for Liverpool despite suffering a hamstring injury last week
‘I think there is a difference between a goalkeeper and (an outfield) player because if a player hasn’t trained in a few weeks… (outfield) players need to run more than goalkeepers do.’
Meanwhile, Slot spoke of his delight at the news that Mohamed Salah will play again for the club – all being well – after going off with a hamstring injury last week that left many worried he would not be fit again this season.
Slot added: ‘As we know from Mo, he is always working incredibly hard when he is fit, but also when he is injured to be back as soon as possible.
‘Usually, he is fit sooner than other players than others when he has a minor injury – so we expect him back for the final part of the season, but not for Sunday.
‘In all ways, it is a big relief that his injury is minor and that he is able to play for us and at the World Cup. If there is any time a player deserves to have a big send-off, it is definitely him.’
Milos Kerkez should be fit after feeling some niggles this week.
LEWIS STEELE
