Is Alisson Becker fit to face Wolves? Liverpool are concerned about the fitness of their first-choice goalkeeper
Alisson Becker is in a race against time to be fit for Liverpool's game against Wolves this weekend.
The Brazil international played in the Reds' Champions League win over AC Milan but then missed the Premier League victory over Bournemouth due to a muscle problem.
The injury does not appear to be serious, but he remains doubtful for the clash at Molineux.
Will Alisson Becker be fit to face Wolves?
Arne's Slot believes Alisson has a chance of playing in the Reds' next Premier League game.
However, the Carabao Cup third round tie against West Ham, Live on talkSPORT 2comes too soon for the Brazilian.
Alisson posted a photo on Instagram on Saturday showing him wearing a special device that helps with muscle recovery.
This raised fears that he may have suffered a serious injury, but it should be noted that this equipment is used by many athletes at all stages of rehabilitation.
Reds fans can also take heart from Slot's words ahead of the game against the Hammers.
Asked about Alisson, he said: “Alisson is getting there but I think this game comes too soon, and we're looking at the weekend against Wolves but it's going to be tight so we'll see if he can be there.
“But he won't be there tomorrow, so Caoimhin will be in goal tomorrow, that's the only thing I know for sure at the moment.”
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However, if he doesn't make it to the weekend game, Caoimhin Kelleher is more than enough.
The Republic of Ireland international has been vocal about his desire to be number one at another Premier League club.
But until that happens, you have to grab these kinds of opportunities with both hands.
He has certainly impressed his manager.
Speaking about Kelleher, Slot said: “I was not at all surprised by his performance (against Bournemouth) because he was already very good in pre-season and he was also very good with his national team.
“It is good for us to have two quality players, and we forget about the third in this position because in almost all positions we have two, but in goalkeeping we have three or four and our third is also a very good goalkeeper. So it is a good thing for us.”
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“As you saw, we need to have a strong team because you can suffer injuries or anything can happen. So it was good and nice to see that he kept a clean sheet, not in a way that he had nothing to do, he had to perform sometimes and he performed really well.”
Last season, Alisson missed 15 games due to injury, but there is no indication he will be out for that long this time around.
If he doesn't play against the Wolves, LiverpoolThe Champions League tie against Bologna or the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace seem to be realistic returns.
