Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has issued an update on goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s injury status, while the club is under increasing pressure to guarantee Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-term future amid interest from European giants.
Alisson, who missed Liverpool’s recent 3-0 win over Bournemouth, is still recovering. Arne Slot announced at a pre-match press conference that the Brazilian goalkeeper will be unavailable for the forthcoming Carabao Cup encounter against West Ham United.
“Alisson is getting there, but I think this game is going to be a bit too early. We’re looking at the weekend against Wolves, but it’s going to be tight. So let’s see if he manages to be there, but he will not be there tomorrow,” Slot stated.
In Alisson’s absence, Caoimhin Kelleher performed admirably by keeping a clean sheet against Bournemouth. The Republic of Ireland international is poised to start again in the cup match, with Slot applauding his qualities as a substitute.
The manager’s update indicates a cautious attitude to Alisson’s comeback, emphasizing the importance of the ‘world-class’ goalkeeper to Liverpool’s objectives in numerous competitions this season. With Champions League qualification confirmed, the Reds are looking for success on multiple fronts, which requires cautious team management.
Meanwhile, Liverpool faces a different type of difficulty off the field. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract issue has become an urgent worry, since his current deal is slated to expire in the summer of 2025. According to comments from Dean Jones at GIVEMESPORT, European heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are attentively following the situation.
The England international’s contract renegotiation come at a critical moment for Liverpool, as other key players such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk enter the final 18 months of their contracts. This increases the pressure on Slot and the Liverpool leadership to demonstrate the club’s ambition and improvement in order to retain its best players.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
